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?

Platelets and fibrin (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Injured endothelium, alterations in normal blood flow, hypercoagulable blood (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a thrombus?

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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