Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which anticoagulant is commonly used in laboratory practice?
Which anticoagulant is commonly used in laboratory practice?
- Lithium heparin (correct)
- EDTA
- Citrate
- All of the above
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
- Presence of calcium and magnesium
- Presence of fibrinogen (correct)
- Presence of albumin
- Presence of globulins
Which anticoagulant is used when blood is collected for transfusion?
Which anticoagulant is used when blood is collected for transfusion?
- Lithium heparin
- EDTA
- Citrate (correct)
- All of the above
What is the role of heparin in preventing clotting?
What is the role of heparin in preventing clotting?
Signup and view all the answers
Which enzymes involved in the clotting cascade are affected by EDTA and citrate?
Which enzymes involved in the clotting cascade are affected by EDTA and citrate?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is true about plasma and serum?
Which of the following is true about plasma and serum?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following anticoagulants binds to thrombin?
Which of the following anticoagulants binds to thrombin?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main role of EDTA and citrate as anticoagulants?
What is the main role of EDTA and citrate as anticoagulants?
Signup and view all the answers
When is citrate commonly used as an anticoagulant?
When is citrate commonly used as an anticoagulant?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a major group of serum proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a major group of serum proteins?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
