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Prothrombinase converts prothrombin into enzyme thrombin.
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What is used in blood clotting?
Prothrombinase converts prothrombin into enzyme thrombin.
A blood enzyme that causes clotting by forming a fibrin is?
Thrombin
What are the special blood clotting enzyme released into the bloodstream by the adrenal gland?
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A vitamin attached to a protein molecule forms an enzyme that can serve as a catalyst for reactions such as blood clotting?
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Which enzyme converts fibrin to fibrin degradation products?
Conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin is important in blood clotting and preventing further blood loss. The enzyme responsible for the conversion process is thrombin.
Why are calcium good for clotting?
calcium act as enzyme activators in clotting without it either there would be no clotting or delayed clotting
What is citrated blood used for?
It is necessary for prevention of blood coagulation (clotting).
What physiological processes depend on calcium ions in the blood?
muscle contaction nerve conduction clotting of blood enzyme functioning intracellular signaling - calcium is a second messenger
Do mosqitoes spit in you when they bite you?
Mosquitos have a special enzyme in their saliva that prevents blood clotting. This allows them to suck the blood without stopping the flow. It is this that makes the mosquito bite itch.
What blood cell helps is blood clotting?
Platelets help with blood clotting
What component of blood is responsible for clotting blood?
The chief plasma component to the clotting of blood is the platelet. The additional components include blood clotting factors.
Why are platelets and plasma used frequently in blood transfusions?
The platelets and plasma clotting factors are extracted from donated blood and concentrated for use. These factors are used to treat people with such clotting disorders as hemophilia.
