Plasma & Hemostasis Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Blood Plasma | Liquid portion of blood |
Albumins | Made in the liver; maintains blood pressure |
Alpha and Beta Globulins | Made in liver; transports lipids and vitamins |
Gamma Globulins | Forms anti-bodies for the immune system |
Fibrinogen | Important for blood clotting |
Tissue Damage | Production of prothrombin activator |
Prothrombin | Converted to thrombin |
Thrombin | Acts as a enzyme to cause change of fibrinogen to fibrin, which traps platelets and blood cells to form a hematoma |
Thrombus | A blood clot abnormally forming in a vessel |
Embolus | When the clot moves and becomes lodged in another place |
Embolism | Resulting stroke |
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Alisha M. Bailey
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