Explain how agglutination is a different process from coagulation

What will be an ideal response?


Antibodies cause bound antigens to clump together, or agglutinate. Agglutination promotes destruction of erythrocytes, a reaction known as hemolysis. Agglutination can occur as a result of mismatched blood types during a transfusion. By contrast, coagulation is a step that occurs during hemostasis. Coagulation promotes the production of factor Xa, the production of thrombin, and the production of fibrin to convert the soft, liquid platelet plug into a more solid mass.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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