Blood Clotting Cascade Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that limits clot formation in the coagulation process?

  • Protein C
  • Fibrinogen (correct)
  • Thrombomodulin
  • Antithrombin III

The extrinsic tenase complex is formed by the binding of:

  • Thrombin and fibrinogen
  • Tissue factor and factor VIIa (correct)
  • Factor IXa and factor VIIIa
  • Factor Xa and factor Va

The intrinsic tenase complex is formed by the binding of:

  • Thrombin and fibrinogen
  • Factor Xa and factor Va
  • Factor IXa and factor VIIIa (correct)
  • Tissue factor and factor VIIa

Which of the following is NOT a step in the coagulation cascade?

<p>Activation of protein S (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the regulation of haemostasis is TRUE?

<p>Thrombomodulin inhibits the activity of thrombin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key function of platelets in haemostasis?

<p>Providing a surface for assembly of coagulation complexes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic mutation eliminates the cleavage site 506 and leads to activated Protein C resistance?

<p>Prothrombin G20210A mutation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant site of synthesis for Plasma Factor V?

<p>Liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic mutation is associated with a 10-fold lower inactivation rate of Factor Va?

<p>Factor V Leiden mutation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of Factor V Leiden mutation on coagulation?

<p>APC resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is predominantly synthesized in hepatocytes and stored in platelet alpha granules?

<p>Factor V (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor specifically inactivates both Factors Va and VIIIa in the coagulation cascade?

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

What is the function of Protein S in the clotting mechanism?

<p>Inactivating Factors Va and VIIIa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mutation leads to increased thrombotic risk in homozygotes?

<p>Factor V Leiden mutation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal plasma concentration of Factor V?

<p>7-10ug/ml (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Thrombin specifically bind to on the surface of vascular endothelial cells?

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

What is the primary function of the extrinsic tenase complex?

<p>To activate Factor X and initiate the common pathway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a natural inhibitor of the coagulation cascade?

<p>Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the intrinsic tenase complex?

<p>To activate Factor X and initiate the common pathway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a vitamin K-dependent protein involved in the regulation of the coagulation cascade?

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

What is the primary function of Protein S in the regulation of the coagulation cascade?

<p>To act as a cofactor for the activation of Protein C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a serine protease inhibitor (SERPIN) involved in the regulation of the coagulation cascade?

<p>Antithrombin III (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the fibrinolytic system in the regulation of haemostasis?

<p>To break down and remove clots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cofactor for the activated Protein C (APC)-mediated inactivation of Factor Va and Factor VIIIa?

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

What is the primary function of the prothrombinase complex in the coagulation cascade?

<p>To convert prothrombin to thrombin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is involved in the regulation of the fibrinolytic system?

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

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