When a Blood Clot Replaces the Platelet Plug at the Site

question 44

Short Answer

When a blood clot replaces the platelet plug at the site of a blood vessel injury, the plasma protein, fibrinogen is converted to fibrin to form the blood clot. This process is called blood ________.

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Definitions:

Operation Of Law

Changes in legal status or rights due to the application of law, rather than as a result of an agreement or court order.

Flower Pots

Containers used for planting, growing, and displaying flowers and other plants, made from various materials.

Catharsis

A process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or conversation.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where the mind substitutes either a new aim or a new object for goals felt in their original form to be dangerous or unacceptable.