Predict three ways that normal blood clotting could be impai

Predict three ways that normal blood clotting could be impaired. Predict three ways that inappropriate blood clotting could be promoted.

Solution

The process of blood clotting is an important characteristic that helps prevent loss of blood during injury. The process typically involve certain components in the blood called platelets, which along with various plasma nutrients initiate the clotting of blood. Vitamin K is an important chemical required for clotting. Therefore, lack of Vitamin K, plasma proteins and clotting factors can contribute to improper or impaired clotting. There are certain genetic disorders such as Hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease, both of which are caused by due to the absence of clotting factors and proteins in the blood.

The three ways by which inappropriate blood clotting can be promoted are-
Damage to blood vessels
Hypercoaguation ability of veins leading to excessive clotting
Stasis (Pooling of blood)

Formation of blood clots in the veins can lead to a medical condition called as Deep Vein Thrombosis.