patho chpt 12 Flashcards
1
Q
breaks down fibrin
A
plasmin
2
Q
enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin
A
thrombocytopenia / thrombin
3
Q
describes elevations in the platelet count above 1 million
A
thrombocytosis
4
Q
converts prothrombin to thrombin
A
factor x
5
Q
disseminated intravascular coagulation
A
DIC
6
Q
platelet shape is maintained by mictrotubules and actin and myosin filaments that support the cell membrane
A
platelet shape
7
Q
vessel spasm, formation of platelet plug, blood coagulation, clot retraction, & clot dissolution
A
5 stages of HEMOSTASIS