Match Each Hemostasis Step with the Correct Characteristic

question 162

Short Answer

Match each hemostasis step with the correct characteristic.
a.Converts fibrinogen to fibrin
b.When platelets come into contact with this substance in an injured vessel wall, it causes them to adhere and aggregate
c.When activated, this substance digests the fibrin threads, causing dissolution of the clot
d.Substance released by the platelet plug that causes more platelets to aggregate
e.First step in hemostasis
f.Forms the meshwork of the clot
g.Plasma protein activated by factor X
h.Second step in hemostasis
i.Released from injured tissues; activates extrinsic clotting pathway
j.Third step in hemostasis
-Coagulation

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Definitions:

Femoral Artery

A large artery in the thigh that supplies blood to the lower limb.

Popliteal Artery

The continuation of the femoral artery behind the knee, it supplies blood to the knee joint and surrounding muscles.

Anterior Tibial Artery

A major blood vessel in the lower leg that supplies blood to the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot.

Posterior Tibial Artery

A major artery of the lower leg, supplying blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar surface of the foot.