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Which component of blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues?
Which component of blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues?
- Triglycerides
- Lipoproteins
- Plasma (correct)
- D-Dimer
Which term refers to a blood clot that impedes the flow of blood?
Which term refers to a blood clot that impedes the flow of blood?
- Prothrombin time
- Thrombus (correct)
- Fibrin Degradation Products
- D-Dimer
What is the function of an embolus in the circulatory system?
What is the function of an embolus in the circulatory system?
- Supports oxygen transport
- Aids in metabolic waste removal
- Causes obstruction to an artery (correct)
- Enhances blood flow
What is the major function of plasma in human blood?
What is the major function of plasma in human blood?
How can plasma be separated from other components of blood?
How can plasma be separated from other components of blood?
Which factor is responsible for supporting platelet plug formation by activating Factor XIII to crosslink fibrin?
Which factor is responsible for supporting platelet plug formation by activating Factor XIII to crosslink fibrin?
What is the primary function of protein C in the coagulation process?
What is the primary function of protein C in the coagulation process?
Which disorder is characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood?
Which disorder is characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood?
What is the role of the liver in hemostasis regarding coagulation factors?
What is the role of the liver in hemostasis regarding coagulation factors?
Which diagnostic test is used to assess platelet function?
Which diagnostic test is used to assess platelet function?
What is the primary function of Fibrinolysis in hemostasis?
What is the primary function of Fibrinolysis in hemostasis?
What are the three types of coagulation factors mentioned in the text?
What are the three types of coagulation factors mentioned in the text?
Which pathway of the clotting cascade is activated by external trauma?
Which pathway of the clotting cascade is activated by external trauma?
What is the role of thrombin in the blood clotting process?
What is the role of thrombin in the blood clotting process?
Which of the following is NOT a type of coagulation factor mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of coagulation factor mentioned in the text?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade?
Which phase of the three-cell coagulation phases involves initiation and activation of the clotting cascade?
Which phase of the three-cell coagulation phases involves initiation and activation of the clotting cascade?
