Multiple choice

Which of the following are the correct components required for blood clotting?

  1. Prothrombin, calcium, vitamin A, platelets

  2. Albumin, globulin, vitamin K, calcium

  3. Prothrombin, fibrinogen, Power Stewart factor, calcium

  4. Heparin, calcium, vitamin D, Hageman factor

  5. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prothrombin is converted to thrombin by thromboplastin; fibrinogen is converted into fibrin which ultimately produces clot. Power Stewart factor is the factor X essential for blood clotting. Calcium is another essential factor in blood clotting.

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