Question

what is clotting of blood ? write a flow chart showing major events taking place in clotting of blood?

Answer 1

A blood clot forms when blood cells and fibrin strands clump together. A clot that blocks blood flow is called a thrombus.flow chart :injured tissues and platelets release the clotting factor prothrombin activator and calcium ions.↓prothrombin activator converts the blood protein prothrombin to thrombin.↓Thrombin splits fibrinogen to form fibrin.↓Fibrin fibers form a mesh over wound, trapping red blood cells and platelets. ↓Bleeding stop↓Clot hardens and becomes smaller.↓New cells grow to repair wound site.↓Enzymes plasmin is released to dissolve clot.

Answer 2

Answer:

The process of forming a clot or thrombus in order to prevent excess loss of blood from the body is called the clotting of blood. A gelly mass like substance is formed by the platelets and fibrin in the blood.