10 Questions
Which anticoagulant is commonly used in laboratory practice?
Lithium heparin
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
Presence of fibrinogen
Which anticoagulant is used when blood is collected for transfusion?
Citrate
What is the role of heparin in preventing clotting?
Binding to thrombin
Which enzymes involved in the clotting cascade are affected by EDTA and citrate?
Calcium and magnesium-dependent enzymes
Which of the following is true about plasma and serum?
Plasma contains fibrinogen while serum does not.
Which of the following anticoagulants binds to thrombin?
Lithium heparin
What is the main role of EDTA and citrate as anticoagulants?
To interfere with the action of calcium and magnesium-dependent enzymes
When is citrate commonly used as an anticoagulant?
When blood is collected for transfusion
Which of the following is NOT a major group of serum proteins?
Fibrinogen
Test your knowledge on anticoagulants used in laboratory practice and their mechanisms of action. Learn about the role of lithium heparin, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and citrate in preventing blood clotting.
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