Blood Functions and Composition
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What is the primary step to stop bleeding?

  • Blood coagulation
  • Platelet plug formation (correct)
  • Clot removal
  • Clot retraction
  • What is the role of platelet-derived actin and myosin in the clotting process?

  • Platelet plug formation
  • Clot removal
  • Clot retraction (correct)
  • Blood coagulation
  • What is responsible for removing the clot?

  • Platelet factor 4 from platelet granules
  • Fibrinogen from plasma
  • Von Willebrand factor from damaged endothelium
  • Plasmin from plasma (correct)
  • What induces further platelet aggregation and increases the size of the platelet plug?

    <p>ADP and a specific adhesive glycoprotein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the sequential interaction of plasma proteins during blood coagulation?

    <p>Formation of a fibrin polymer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hemostasis?

    <p>To prevent bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of von Willebrand factor in the clotting process?

    <p>Promoting blood coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a type and crossmatch test?

    <p>To determine the blood type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of plasminogen activators in the clotting process?

    <p>Removing the clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the activity of platelet-derived actin and myosin during clotting?

    <p>Clot retraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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