Chapter 14, Problem 33CA

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason how a blood clot may be removed naturally from a blood vessel.

Introduction:

The activation of the antithrombin factor causes the inhibition of the conversion of the fibrinogen to fibrin and thus prevents the process of blood coagulation and clotting. The secretion of the plasminogen factor converts plasminogen into plasmin. This enzyme plasmin digests and dissolves the fibrin meshwork and network of the clots and prevents the accumulation of the platelet cells at the site of the injury. This helps in the recovery of the wounds and tissue injury areas at the site of inflammation.