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What is the first step of blood clot formation?
What is the first step of blood clot formation?
- Growth of fibrous tissue into a blood clot
- Formation of prothrombin activator (correct)
- Formation of a platelet plug
- Conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin
What is the function of thrombin in blood clot formation?
What is the function of thrombin in blood clot formation?
- 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)
What happens if excess blood leaks into tissues after a blood clot forms?
What happens if excess blood leaks into tissues after a blood clot forms?
- 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)
