Topics:
Animal Physiology, Animal Refresher
Blood Clotting Factors III, IV, IX and X Names
Clotting factors III, IV, IX, and X are respectively called:
- Fibrinogen, Prothrombin, Christmas factor and Stuart factor
- Tissue thromboplastin, Calcium, Christmas factor and Stuart factor — Correct Answer
- Tissue thromboplastin, Calcium, Christmas factor and Hageman factor
- Fibrinogen, Prothrombin, PTA and Stuart factor
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Tissue thromboplastin, Calcium, Christmas factor and Stuart factor
Blood Clotting Factors Reference Table
| Factor | Name |
|---|---|
| I | Fibrinogen |
| II | Prothrombin |
| III | Tissue factor / Tissue thromboplastin ✔ |
| IV | Calcium (Ca²⁺) ✔ |
| V | Proaccelerin |
| VII | Proconvertin |
| VIII | Antihemophilic factor A / AHG |
| IX | Antihemophilic factor B / Christmas factor / PTC ✔ |
| X | Stuart factor ✔ |
| XI | Plasma thromboplastin antecedent (PTA) |
| XII | Hageman factor |
| XIII | Fibrin-stabilizing factor |
Clinical Relevance
- Haemophilia A: Deficiency of Factor VIII
- Haemophilia B: Deficiency of Factor IX (Christmas factor)
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