Question

an inflammatory response can increase the risk of thrombosis by increasing which of the following clotting factor? a) fibrinogen b) plasma thromboplastin c) tissue thromboplastin d) prothrombin

Explanation:

Fibrinogen is a clotting factor that is increased during an inflammatory response. Inflammation can lead to a hypercoagulable state, and fibrinogen plays a crucial role in the formation of fibrin threads which are essential for clot formation. Plasma thromboplastin (factor XI), tissue thromboplastin (tissue factor or factor III), and prothrombin (factor II) do not have their levels increased in the same direct inflammatory - related hypercoagulable context as fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is an acute - phase reactant, meaning its production is upregulated during inflammation.

Answer:

A. Fibrinogen