Which blood component is responsible for the degradation of fibrin clots?

A Plasminogen ✓
B Prothrombin
C Fibrinogen
D Von Willebrand factor

Explanation

Plasminogen is converted to plasmin, which then degrades fibrin clots into soluble products, thereby preventing excessive clot formation.

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high