Blood cascade steps Flashcards
1
Q
Step 1
A
Platelets become sticky.
Vasconstrcition reduces blood flow
2
Q
Step 2
A
Inactive prothrombin—> active thrombin
3
Q
Step 3
A
Thrombin catalyzes plasma protein
Inactive Fibrinogen—>Fibrin
4
Q
Step 4
A
Fibrin forms mesh around platelet plug and traps blood cells
Temporary clot
5
Q
Step 5
A
Damaged region is repaired, plasmid enzyme dissolves clot