blood clotting Flashcards
1
Q
what is factor x?
A
an important factor in clotting
2
Q
how does factor x work?
A
when activated, catalyses prothrombin into thrombin by changing the tertiary structure
3
Q
what happens after prothrombin has been converted to thrombin?
A
thrombin catalyses fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin fibres which form a clot with platelets
4
Q
where does factor x come from?
A
released by platelets at the site of tissue damage
