Blood Coagulation: Platelet Activation
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What is the primary function of endothelial cells in the context of haemostasis?

  • To stimulate the immune response
  • To release platelet-activating factors
  • To form a blood clot
  • To secrete nitric oxide and prostaglandins (correct)
  • What is the effect of endothelial cell injury on smooth muscle cells?

  • Apoptosis
  • Contraction (correct)
  • Relaxation
  • Proliferation
  • What is the purpose of the vascular spasm that occurs in response to endothelial injury?

  • To activate the immune response
  • To reduce blood flow to the damaged area (correct)
  • To stimulate platelet activation
  • To increase blood flow to the damaged area
  • What protein is released by damaged endothelial cells that binds to collagen and promotes platelet adhesion?

    <p>Von Willebrand factor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surface protein on platelets that allows them to bind to Von Willebrand factor?

    <p>GP1B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of platelets in haemostasis?

    <p>To adhere to damaged endothelial cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of endothelial cell injury on nitric oxide and prostaglandin secretion?

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

    What is the primary function of collagen in the context of haemostasis?

    <p>To provide a surface for platelet adhesion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of platelet adhesion to Von Willebrand factor?

    <p>Platelet activation and degranulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sequence of events that leads to the formation of a blood clot?

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

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