INHIBITORS OF COAGULATION Flashcards
1
Q
what are the inhibitors of coagulation?
A
antithrombin III
protein C
protein S
2
Q
antithrombin activated by?
A
heparin
3
Q
antithrombin III deficiency results in?
A
venous thrombosis, can be hereditary or acquired
4
Q
protein C is activated by?
A
thrombomodulin
5
Q
protein C action?
A
increases production of t-PA (tissue plasminogen activator)
6
Q
protein C deficiency results in?
A
increased risk of thrombosis(prothrombotic)
7
Q
protein S fxn?
A
used for protein C to read max effect
8
Q
protein S deficiency results in?
A
increased risk of thrombosis
9
Q
fibrinolytic system uses?
A
Plasminogen-Plasmin
