Based on concepts covered in class on hemostasis, a blood clot is composed of blood cells, platelets, and a sticky protein known as A. thrombin B. fibrin C. prostacyclin D. plasmin
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Hemostasis is the process by which the body stops bleeding after an injury. It involves several steps, including vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and blood clotting. During the blood clotting step, a series of reactions occur to convert fibrinogen, a Show more…
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In blood clotting (a) thrombin $\longrightarrow$ prothrombin; fibrinogen $\longrightarrow$ fibrin (b) prothrombin $\longrightarrow$ thrombin; fibrin $\longrightarrow$ fibrinogen (c) prothrombin $\longrightarrow$ thrombin; fibrinogen $\longrightarrow$ fibrin (d) clotting factors $\longrightarrow$ platelets; thrombin $\longrightarrow$ fibrinogen (e) prothrombin $\rightarrow$ thrombin; fibrinogen $\longrightarrow$ platelets
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