Blood Coagulation and Hemostasis Quiz

The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes.

Cells are the basic building blocks of life, they work together to form tissues, multiple tissues form an organ, and multiple organs work together for a specific function - a system.

Body fluids are the liquids in the body and are divided into two compartments: intracellular fluid (ICF) within cells and extracellular fluid (ECF) outside cells.

The process of stopping bleeding from a damaged blood vessel.

Blood vessels constrict (narrow) to reduce blood flow to the injured area.

Small cell fragments in the blood that stick together to form a plug at the site of injury.

A complex process involving proteins in the blood that forms a fibrin mesh, trapping blood cells and forming a clot.

A medication that prevents platelets from clumping together, therefore reducing the risk of blood clots.

Anemia is a condition where the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells supply oxygen to the body's tissues. There are different types of anemia caused by different reasons.

The coagulation mechanism describes the series of steps involved in blood clotting. It involves a cascade of proteins called clotting factors, which activate each other in a specific sequence leading to the formation of a fibrin clot.

Iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid are essential nutrients for red blood cell production. Deficiencies in these nutrients can lead to anemia.

Vitamin K is crucial for blood clotting. Deficiency can lead to bleeding tendencies. A balanced diet rich in leafy green vegetables and other sources of vitamin K is important.

A mesh-like network of fibrin protein that traps blood cells.

Plasma proteins mostly belonging to the beta-globulin group responsible for initiating and controlling blood coagulation.

The process of blood changing from a liquid to a gel-like state, forming a clot to stop bleeding.

A protein that forms long strands, creating a mesh-like structure that traps blood cells and platelets, forming a blood clot.

A type of globulin protein found in blood plasma.

The movement of food from the throat (pharynx) into the esophagus.

A soft, rounded mass of chewed food.

The soft tissue at the back of the roof of your mouth.

The muscular organ that helps with chewing and swallowing.

The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

The process by which ammonia, a toxic waste product, is converted into urea, a less toxic form, by the liver. This is a crucial part of the nitrogenous waste removal process.

The liver is responsible for producing most of the proteins found in blood plasma, playing a vital role in maintaining blood volume and transport.

Gamma globulins, a type of antibody, are important for the immune system. They are predominantly produced in lymphatic tissues, not the liver.

Plasma proteins are essential for maintaining blood volume, transporting substances, and contributing to blood clotting.

Lymphatic tissues, like lymph nodes and spleen, play a role in blood filtration and immune responses. They also contribute to the production of certain blood proteins.