The Basic Event in the Formation of a Blood Clot

question 18

Multiple Choice

The basic event in the formation of a blood clot is the change of

• A) fibrinogen to fibrin.
• B) fibrin to fibrinogen.
• C) thrombin to prothrombin.
• D) vitamin K to prothrombin.
• E) red blood cells to platelets.

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Definitions:

Superior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the intestines, including parts of the stomach, pancreas, and the lower portion of the esophagus.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled section of the gastrointestinal tract where most digestion of food and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Cecum

Cul-de-sac forming the first part of the large intestine.

Renal Arteries

Blood vessels that supply the kidneys with blood, enabling them to filter waste products from the blood to produce urine.