VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    During the process of blood coagulation, vitamin K helps in

    A) the formation of prothrombin

    B) the formation of thromboplastin

    C) the conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin

    D)  the conversion of prothrombin into thrombin

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Vitamin K also called anti-haemorrhagic factor is a fat soluble vitamin and is essential for the formation of prothrombin from the liver. Deficiency of vitamin K causes hypoprothrombinemia which interferes with blood clotting. Vitamin K is also synthesized by intestinal bacteria.


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