BIOS 255 Week 1 Case Study

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Case Study: Coagulation Dhruti Patel BIOS 255 Professor Brener Nov 5, 2023 1. Discuss which clotting factors the PT and PTT test evaluate and whether each test measures the intrinsic or the extrinsic pathways. The Prothrombin Time (PT) test evaluates the extrinsic pathway of hemostasis. It assesses the time it takes for blood to clot. This test is useful in detecting bleeding disorders or abnormalities in the blood clotting process. The Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) test measures the time required for blood to clot. It provides valuable information about potential bleeding issues or irregularities in the blood's ability to coagulate effectively. 2. Describe the common coagulation pathway. The common coagulation pathway is the final stage in the clotting cascade where the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways converge. This pathway ultimately leads to the formation of a stable blood clot. The common coagulation pathway involves the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibrin. Thrombin is an enzyme that cleaves fibrinogen into fibrin, forming a mesh that traps blood cells and forms a clot. 3. Based on Jessie's test, which factor deficiency do you believe he has and why? Based on Jessie's test results, it appears that he has a deficiency in Factor VIII, an essential clotting protein. 4. Jessie's clotting factor disease is seen more often in males. Please explain why.
The reason for this is the gene's location on the X chromosome. In males, they receive one X chromosome from their mother, whereas females inherit one X chromosome from each parent. 5. If both the PT and the PTT tests were abnormally long, which part of the coagulation pathway would be affected? Deficiencies in both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways would be affected, indicating potential deficiencies in both pathways. Reference Lombardo, C. R. (2017, January 14). PT and PTT Blood Test Results Fully Explained. HRF. https://healthresearchfunding.org/pt-and-ptt-blood-test-results-fully-explained/
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