Hemostasis Unveiled

Growth of fibrous tissue into a blood clot

Formation of prothrombin activator (correct)

Formation of a platelet plug

Conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin

To form connective tissue throughout the clot

To release granules that contain multiple active factors

To activate nearby platelets

To convert fibrinogen into fibrin (correct)

The entire opening is filled with clot within 3 to 6 minutes

Thrombin formation leads to more thrombin formation

Fibroblasts invade and form connective tissue throughout the clot

Special enzymes in the clot are activated and cause the clot to dissolve (correct)