blood clotting
Clots seal damaged vessels. This topic is part of Human Body within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
blood clotting trivia questions
Blood clotting helps stop what?
Answer: Bleeding
Bonus fact: Clots seal damaged vessels.
Which blood components gather first to form a plug at many injuries?
Answer: Platelets
Bonus fact: Activated platelets stick to damaged vessel walls.
What protein forms a mesh that strengthens a blood clot?
Answer: Fibrin
Bonus fact: Fibrin traps cells and stabilizes the clot.
Which blood-clotting protein is dissolved in plasma before being converted into fibrin?
Answer: Fibrinogen
Bonus fact: Thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin during clotting.
Which vitamin is especially important for normal blood clotting?
Answer: Vitamin K
Bonus fact: Vitamin K is required to make several clotting proteins.