This factor works with calcium and Christmas factor to enable activation of Stuart factor. It is solely activated by thrombin that originates from platelets and endothelium lining of blood vessels. It is intrinsic in pathway. Anti-hemophilic factor A and globulin are its other designations.
Shock (circulatory) Circulatory shock, commonly known as shock, is a life-threatening medical condition of low blood perfusion to tissues resulting in cellular injury and inadequate tissue function.
nervous shock. a temporary cessation of function in nervous tissue caused by an acute insult such as trauma without the part having been directly or detectably damaged. The loss of function is only temporary, usually for a few minutes but it may last for several hours.