Clot Formation Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
A
Inactive clotting factors are activated by exposure to connective tissue or by chemicals released from tissues
2
Q
Stage 1
A
Through a series of reactions, activated clotting factors form prothrombinase
3
Q
Stage 2
A
Prothrombin is converted to thrombin by prothrombinase
4
Q
Stage 3
A
Fibrogen is converted to fibrin by thrombin
