TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator)

Question

TPA (tissue plasminogen activator)
A) prevents blood coagulation.
B) causes thrombocytopenia.
C) dissolves blood clots.
D) prevents the formation of a platelet plug.

Accepted Answer

TPA (tissue plasminogen activator) is a protein that dissolves blood clots by converting plasminogen into plasmin, which breaks down fibrin, the protein that forms the clot. It is used as a treatment for stroke, heart attack, and other thrombotic disorders.