Path 1 - Quiz #4 Flashcards
Blood coagulation
The principle mechanism of hemostasis
Blood clot
A mesh of protein filaments that traps blood’s formed elements to form a red, gelatinous mass
Fibrin threads
Threads that hold the Baltzell together and they seal the wound to prevent losing of blood
What activates clotting factors in the blood?
Injury; through extrinsic and intrinsic pathways.
Where are clotting factors produced?
Liver
What is required to produce clotting factors?
Vitamin K (via gut flora or external sources)
Clotting Factor I
Fibrinogen
Clotting Factor II
Prothrombin
Clotting Factor V
Preaccelerin
Clotting Factor VII
Proconvertin
Clotting Factor VIII
Antihemophilic factor
Clotting Factor IX
Christmas factor
Clotting Factor X
Stuart-Prower factor
Clotting Factor XI
Plasma thromboplastin antecedent
Clotting Factor XII
Hageman factor