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Describe the process of blood clotting in human beings

      

Describe the process of blood clotting in human beings.

  

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Belinda
When a blood vessel is cut/injured platelets/thrombocytes/damaged tissue/wound is exposed to the air; they release thrombokinase/thromboplastin ; an enzyme that activates the conversion of prothrombin; to thrombin; in the presence of calcium ions; vitamin KJ phylloquinone ; is needed for the formation of prothrombin; Thrombin converts (soluble blood protein) fibrinogen ; into (the fibrous form) fibrin; which forms a mesh / network across the wound; The clot so formed prevents excessive bleeding; and entry of disease agents/pathogens/micro-organisms/microbes.
adhixbelly answered the question on September 20, 2017 at 13:37


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