The blood flows to different parts of the body through the blood vessels. When a body tissue is injured, the damage likely indicates impaired blood vessel integrity which can lead to bleeding. If the body does not develop an effective clotting mechanism to prevent the bleeding, excessive amount of blood can be lost.
Thrombin plays a central role in the generation of blood clots to stop bleeding. However, a blood clot that forms and remains in a vessel of the body (thrombus) can cause vascular obstruction.
Blood is an essential component of the human body composed of cells and plasma. Plasma is the liquid part that constitutes 55 percent of the blood. The solid part is formed by cells – namely, the red blood cells, white blood cells, and the platelets (thrombocyte cell fragments). Red blood cells or RBCs are responsible for carrying oxygen … Continue reading “10 Low Platelet Count Causes (Disease-Induced)”
Antithrombin is also known as Antithrombin III or AT 3, a small protein molecule that plays an important role in helping to control blood clotting in the body by inhibitory regulation of thrombin. It is a natural blood thinner produced by the liver.
Platelets are formed in the bone marrow where it undergoes a long production and maturation process under the influence of natural body minerals and other factors. However, the display of low platelet count in pregnancy can be possible due to alterations brought about by medical conditions. Some of which are discussed herein. If a person develops … Continue reading “10 Reasons Behind Low Platelet Count During Pregnancy”
Blood clotting is an important biological process in the human body where specific blood components work together to stop excessive bleeding and prevent blood loss. The primary component of the blood responsible for blood clotting is called platelets. However, some medical disorders interfere with the function or production of platelets resulting to a lesser or … Continue reading “10 Signs of Blood Clot in Arm”
Thromboplastin is an enzyme that helps in blood coagulation with a function of catalyzing prothrombin to thrombin conversion. It is a very intricate enzyme that can be found in diverse tissues including the lung, brains, and more predominantly the blood platelets.
