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captainjonesify

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Why is vitamin K necessary for some coagulation proteins to become functional?
 
  a. Vitamin K activates coagulation zymogens.
  b. Vitamin K binds coagulation factors to a phospholipid surface.
  c. Vitamin K combines with VWF in the circulation.
  d. Vitamin K is required for gamma-carboxylation of glutamic acid residues.

Question 2

How do the following systems contribute to coagulation?
 
  a. Complement
  b. Fibrinolysis
  c. Kinin
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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gstein359

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Complement: Plasmin activates complement by cleaving C3 into C3a and C3b.
Fibrinolysis: Digests fibrin clot after repair is complete.
Kinin: involved in contact activation


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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