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What is the primary function of plasma coagulation factors?
Which of the following is NOT a plasma coagulation factor?
What is the consequence of a deficiency in plasma coagulation factors?
Which plasma coagulation factor is responsible for converting fibrinogen to fibrin?
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What is the term for the process by which plasma coagulation factors interact to form a blood clot?
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Study Notes
Coagulation Factors in Plasma
- Plasma coagulation factors are proteins produced by the liver and circulated in the blood plasma.
- They play a crucial role in the coagulation cascade, a process that leads to the formation of blood clots and stops bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
- There are 13 identified coagulation factors, each with a specific function in the coagulation process.
- Coagulation factors can be classified into two groups: intrinsic pathway factors and extrinsic pathway factors.
- The intrinsic pathway is triggered by damage to the blood vessel wall, while the extrinsic pathway is triggered by tissue damage.
- The coagulation cascade involves a series of chemical reactions that ultimately lead to the formation of a blood clot.
- Coagulation factors are identified by Roman numerals (e.g., Factor VIII, Factor IX).
- Deficiencies or abnormalities in coagulation factors can lead to bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia.
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Learn about the 13 identified coagulation factors produced by the liver, their specific functions, and classification into intrinsic and extrinsic pathways.
