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.
A mechanical or physical shock is a sudden acceleration caused, for example, by impact, drop, kick, earthquake, or explosion. Shock is a transient physical excitation. Shock is a term for extreme forces that matter is subjected to. Shock is a vector that has units of an acceleration (rate of change of velocity).