Body Fluids and Circulations

Question

Which one of the following plasma proteins is involved in the coagulation of blood? 

  • Serum amylase

  • A globulin

  • Fibrinogen 

  • An albumin

Answer

C.

Fibrinogen 

Fibringoen (factor 1) is a soluble plasma glycoprotein, synthesised by the liver. It is converted by thrombin inot fibrin during blood coagulation. Fibrin is the cross - linked by factor XIII to form a clot. 

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