Overview of the Hematologic System - Coagulation Flashcards
1
Q
Coagulation
A
Blood clotting
2
Q
The process depends on ____
A
Platelets
3
Q
When tissue is injured, platelets and the injured tissue release ____
A
Thromboplastin
4
Q
Thromboplastin
A
An enzyme that works with calcium and other factors to convert prothrombin in the plasma into thrombin
5
Q
What happens when Prothrombin is converted into Thrombin?
A
The thrombin then acts as an enzyme to convert the fibrinogen in the plasma into fibrin, which forms a mesh over the area and traps red blood cells, platelets, and plasma to form a clot
6
Q
Hemorrhage
A
Minor to very bad bleeding within the body
7
Q
Pro-Coagulant
A
A drug or substance that promotes coagulation
8
Q
Anti-Coagulant
A
A drug or substance that inhibits coagulation
