Asked by Palukuri Yasaswinkumar on Jul 05, 2024
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Adding a fibrinogen inactivator to blood would prevent:
A) the formation of thrombin.
B) platelet formation.
C) the blood from clotting.
D) constriction of the blood vessels.
E) hemoglobin synthesis.
Fibrinogen Inactivator
An enzyme or agent that inhibits the function of fibrinogen, a protein necessary for blood clot formation.
Thrombin
An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin, an essential step in hemostasis.
Platelet Formation
The process of creating platelets, which are small blood cells that play a critical role in blood clotting and wound healing, from the fragmentation of megakaryocytes.
- Describe the process of blood clotting and the factors that contribute to or inhibit coagulation.
Verified Answer
BH
Bianca HernandezJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Fibrinogen is a key protein in the blood clotting process, which gets converted into fibrin during clot formation. Inactivating fibrinogen would prevent the blood from clotting.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the process of blood clotting and the factors that contribute to or inhibit coagulation.