Question

Hemostasis involves a complex chain of events, and any disorder that affects any individual clotting factor can disrupt the entire process. As a result, managing many clinical conditions involves controlling or manipulating the clotting process. Excessive coagulation can cause dangerous blood clot conditions such as the formation of an embolus and a thrombus. Inadequate coagulation is associated with disorders like hemophilia, an inherited disorder characterized by the inadequate production of clotting factors. About one person in 10,000 has hemophilia. What is the name of the formed element that is critical for initiating the formation of a blood clot

Answer 1

Answer:

Fibrin

Explanation:

The name of the element that is critical for initiating the formation of a blood clot is fibrin.

Fibrin is a fibrous, non-globular protein that is formed by the polymerization of fibrinogen as a result of the reaction with protease thrombin. The threads from fibrin form a network of fibers around the platelet plug at the area of damaged blood vessels in the process of injuries, thereby forming the initial clot.