Which of the Following Best Describes Prothrombin and Fibrinogen

Question

Which of the following best describes prothrombin and fibrinogen?
A) Thrombolytic agents
B) Anticoagulants
C) Clotting factors
D) Plasminogen activators

Accepted Answer

Prothrombin and fibrinogen are both clotting factors involved in the formation of blood clots. Prothrombin is converted to thrombin and fibrinogen is converted to fibrin, which together form the mesh-like structure that makes up a blood clot.