L2-3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the primary physio. sign of VIT K deficiency
A
abnormal blood coagulation
2
Q
VIT K and babies - describe one thing that relates the two
A
a routine shot that is given right after birth to a baby is a VIT K shot
3
Q
deficiency of VIT K is very “” in the US
A
rare
4
Q
again, name the good sources of VIT K in your diet
A
some oils
deeply colored veggies
5
Q
”” “” veggies are a very important source of VIT K
A
leafy green
6
Q
at the end of the ‘clotting cascade’, you want the final product to be
A
FI-BRIN
7
Q
what’s the function of FI-BRIN fibers
A
forms the structure of a blood clot
