10- Blood Coagulation - Incomplete (Final) Flashcards
Define Hemostasis
process of stopping blood loss
Define Blood coagulation
principle mechanism of hemostasis
Define Blood clot
mesh of protein filaments that traps blood’s formed elements to
form a red, gelatinous mas
Define Fibrin threads
threads that holds the blood cells together and they seal the
wound to prevent loosing of blood
Clotting factors are Present in the blood at all times in their (Active/Inactive) form
Inactive
Clotting factors are activated through which pathways?
extrinsic and intrinsic pathways
Clotting factors are produced by the
liver
______ is required to produce Clotting factors
Vitamin K
CF I AKA
Fibrinogen
CF II AKA
Prothrombin
CF V AKA
Preaccelerin
CF VII AKA
Proconvertin
CF VIII AKA
Antihemophilic factor
CF IX AKA
Christmas factor
CF X AKA
Stuart-Prower factor