The multipotent stem cells give rise to all three of the cellular elements. These are found in the red marrow of bones, especially the ribs, vertebrae, breastbone, and pelvis. Form in the early embryo and are renewed by mitosis. Produce a number of new blood cells equivalent to the number of dying cells. Using DNA technology to correct genetic defects in multipotent stem cells may provide a treatment for such diseases as leukemia and sickle-cell anemia.
Fibrin aggregates into threads that form the clot.
Anticlotting factors normally prevent spontaneous clotting in the absence of injury. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States and many other developed nations Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are referred to as cardiovascular diseases . May culminate in a heart attack or stroke . Death of the cardiac muscle resulting from prolonged blockage of one or more coronary arteries. A thrombus is often associated with a heart attack or stroke.