17 Questions
Which component of blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues?
Plasma
Which term refers to a blood clot that impedes the flow of blood?
Thrombus
What is the function of an embolus in the circulatory system?
Causes obstruction to an artery
What is the major function of plasma in human blood?
To transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues
How can plasma be separated from other components of blood?
By using a centrifuge
Which factor is responsible for supporting platelet plug formation by activating Factor XIII to crosslink fibrin?
Factor XIII
What is the primary function of protein C in the coagulation process?
Activating protein C
Which disorder is characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood?
Thrombocytopenia
What is the role of the liver in hemostasis regarding coagulation factors?
Synthesizing Factor V, Factor VIII, and prothrombin
Which diagnostic test is used to assess platelet function?
Bleeding Time
What is the primary function of Fibrinolysis in hemostasis?
Reopening intact vessels by dissolving clots
What are the three types of coagulation factors mentioned in the text?
Enzymes, cofactors, substrates
Which pathway of the clotting cascade is activated by external trauma?
Extrinsic pathway
What is the role of thrombin in the blood clotting process?
Converts fibrinogen into fibrin
Which of the following is NOT a type of coagulation factor mentioned in the text?
Platelets
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade?
Internal trauma inside the blood stream
Which phase of the three-cell coagulation phases involves initiation and activation of the clotting cascade?
Initiation phase
Test your knowledge on the principles of the circulatory system and hemostasis. Learn about vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and the coagulation cascade. This quiz is based on the principles discussed in the lecture on the circulatory system in medical laboratory science.
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