This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why is vitamin K necessary for some coagulation proteins to become functional? a. Vitamin K ... (Read 76 times)

captainjonesify

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
on: Jun 25, 2018
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?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

gstein359

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 293
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


captainjonesify

  • Member
  • Posts: 543
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

ghepp

  • Member
  • Posts: 361
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

How genes produce proteins that determine traits in a simple dominant-recessive relationship. How genes produce proteins that determine traits in a simple dominant-recessive relationship.
Sunlight Vitamin D Sunlight Vitamin D
Cross functional Process Flow Diagram Cross functional Process Flow Diagram
A functional renal unit. A functional renal unit.
A general model of the sensorimotor system. Notice its hierarchical structure, functional ... A general model of the sensorimotor system. Notice its hierarchical structure, functional ...
Schematic depiction of the action of tryptophan synthase in one functional unit Schematic depiction of the action of tryptophan synthase in one functional unit
Video: Complement Proteins Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library