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What is the main role of platelets in the blood?
What is the main role of platelets in the blood?
- Carrying oxygen
- Fighting infection
- Producing red blood cells
- Initiating blood clot formation (correct)
In which condition are Heinz bodies usually associated with?
In which condition are Heinz bodies usually associated with?
- Anemia (correct)
- Hypertension
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
Which type of anemia is characterized by basophilic stippling in red blood cells?
Which type of anemia is characterized by basophilic stippling in red blood cells?
- Hemolytic anemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Thalassemia (correct)
- Iron deficiency anemia
What does the presence of dacryocytes in the blood suggest?
What does the presence of dacryocytes in the blood suggest?
What is the main function of megakaryocytes in the bone marrow?
What is the main function of megakaryocytes in the bone marrow?
Which hormone primarily controls megakaryocyte development?
Which hormone primarily controls megakaryocyte development?
What is the role of platelets in the blood clotting process?
What is the role of platelets in the blood clotting process?
What stimulates the activation of Von Willebrand factor in the plug formation process?
What stimulates the activation of Von Willebrand factor in the plug formation process?
What is the first step in the hemostasis process?
What is the first step in the hemostasis process?
What is the function of GylcoproteinIIb/IIIa (GPIIb/IIIa) in plug formation?
What is the function of GylcoproteinIIb/IIIa (GPIIb/IIIa) in plug formation?
Which step involves the formation of a blood clot that traps the platelets?
Which step involves the formation of a blood clot that traps the platelets?
What triggers the coagulation cascade?
What triggers the coagulation cascade?
What are the chemicals involved in the coagulation cascade called?
What are the chemicals involved in the coagulation cascade called?
What is the purpose of the fibrinolysis process?
What is the purpose of the fibrinolysis process?
