Match each substance involved in blood clot formation with its description or function.
-Protein that is acted on to become thrombin
A)Tissue factor
B)Calcium
C)Fibrinogen
D)Prothrombin activator
E)Fibrin
F)Prothrombin
G)Vitamin K
H)Thrombin
I)Plasmin

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Prothrombin is the protein that is acted on to become thrombin.

Answer: D 
 Prothrombin activator converts prothrombin to thrombin.

Answer: B 
 Calcium is required for the activation of prothrombin to thrombin.

Answer: A 
 Tissue factor initiates the clotting process.

Answer: C 
 Fibrinogen is converted into fibrin, which forms the basis of the blood clot.

Answer: E 
 Fibrin forms the basis of the blood clot.

Answer: G 
 Vitamin K is required for the synthesis of several clotting factors, including prothrombin.

Answer: H 
 Thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin and is required for the formation of the blood clot.

Answer: I 
 Plasmin is an enzyme that dissolves the blood clot.

Match Each Substance Involved in Blood Clot Formation with Its