Basics of Hemostasis Quiz
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What is the role of platelets in normal hemostasis?

  • To dissolve thrombus
  • To regulate thrombin activity
  • To promote fibrin formation
  • To aid in the formation of a platelet plug (correct)
  • What is the role of thrombin in normal hemostasis?

  • To promote fibrin formation (correct)
  • To dissolve thrombus
  • To aid in the formation of a platelet plug
  • To regulate platelet activity
  • What is the process of fibrin formation called?

  • Thrombosis
  • Hemostasis
  • Hemophilia
  • Coagulation (correct)
  • What is the main function of the endothelium in normal hemostasis?

    <p>To prevent excessive clotting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of thrombin in regulating thrombin activity during normal hemostasis?

    <p>To promote fibrin formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dissolution of a thrombus called?

    <p>Thrombolysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of pathological conditions related to hemostasis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bleeding disorders and thrombosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of hemostasis?

    <p>To maintain homeostasis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of events leading to hemostasis at a site of vascular injury called?

    <p>Hemostasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Nitric oxide release (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of primary hemostasis during the process of normal hemostasis?

    <p>To reduce blood flow to the site of injury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for stopping the bleeding of daily unnoticed wear and tear?

    <p>Primary hemostasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of activated platelets in hemostasis?

    <p>To recruit additional platelets and aggregate via fibrinogen bridges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a quantitative deficiency in primary hemostasis?

    <p>Platelet deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for platelet count in the blood?

    <p>150,000-450,000/µL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a prothrombotic signal that activates platelets at a site of vascular injury?

    <p>Nitric oxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the process of normal hemostasis to form a permanent plug?

    <p>Clot stabilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT involved in clot stabilization during hemostasis?

    <p>Platelet aggregation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates local myogenic spasm during hemostasis?

    <p>Direct damage to the vascular wall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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