Blood Clot Formation and Thrombosis Quiz
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Which conditions predispose to thrombus formation according to Virchow's triad?

  • Excessive exercise, dehydration, low platelet count
  • Injured endothelium, alterations in normal blood flow, hypercoagulable blood (correct)
  • High cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity
  • Low blood pressure, slow heart rate, low hemoglobin levels
  • What is the main composition of a thrombus?

  • Plasma and antibodies
  • Cholesterol and calcium deposits
  • Platelets and fibrin (correct)
  • Red blood cells and white blood cells
  • What is the difference between a thrombus and a clot?

  • A thrombus forms inside uninjured cardiovascular system or after minor injury, while a clot forms anywhere else (correct)
  • A thrombus forms due to excessive exercise, while a clot forms due to dehydration
  • A thrombus is made of cholesterol and calcium deposits, while a clot is made of platelets and fibrin
  • A thrombus is always life-threatening, while a clot is not
  • What is the main composition of a thrombus?

    <p>Platelets and fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions predispose to thrombus formation according to Virchow's triad?

    <p>Injured endothelium, alterations in normal blood flow, hypercoagulable blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a thrombus?

    <p>A pathologic state resulting in the formation of a solid compact mass inside uninjured cardiovascular system or after minor injury during life due to inappropriate activation of hemostatic mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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