Which is a component of fibrin glue?
a. Platelets
b. Potassium gluconate
c. Fibrinogen
d. Gelfoam
ANS: C
This fibrin sealant, made from fibrinogen, cryoprecipitate from human plasma, calcium chloride, and reconstituted thrombin, acts as biologic adhesives and hemostatic agents. When applied directly to tissues, thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin to produce a clot.
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