coagulation pathway Flashcards
1
Q
factors specific to intrinsic pathway
A
12, 11, 9, 8
2
Q
factors specific to extrinsic pathway
A
factor 7, PT, TF(3)
3
Q
the intrinsic pathway is longer so its measured by
A
PTT (more letters)
4
Q
the extrinsic pathway is shorter so its measured by
A
PT (fewer letters)
5
Q
the extrinsic pathway looks like a gun. theyre used in what and fired with what
A
used in war so warfarin inhibits this pathway and you shoot with your trigger finger so TF (tissue factor) activates this pathway
6
Q
factors in final common pathway
A
10, 5, 2, 1, 13
7
Q
which factor is missing with hemophilia A?
A
factor 8
8
Q
what is the primary goal of both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways
A
to produce prothrombin activator
