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Circulatory System and Hemostasis Quiz

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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?

Prothrombin time

Thrombus (correct)

Fibrin Degradation Products

D-Dimer

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?

To transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues Signup and view all the answers

How can plasma be separated from other components of blood?

By using a centrifuge Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is responsible for supporting platelet plug formation by activating Factor XIII to crosslink fibrin?

Factor XIII Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of protein C in the coagulation process?

Activating protein C Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood?

Thrombocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the liver in hemostasis regarding coagulation factors?

Synthesizing Factor V, Factor VIII, and prothrombin Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to assess platelet function?

Bleeding Time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Fibrinolysis in hemostasis?

Reopening intact vessels by dissolving clots Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of coagulation factors mentioned in the text?

Enzymes, cofactors, substrates Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway of the clotting cascade is activated by external trauma?

Extrinsic pathway Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of thrombin in the blood clotting process?

Converts fibrinogen into fibrin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of coagulation factor mentioned in the text?

Platelets Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade?

Internal trauma inside the blood stream Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the three-cell coagulation phases involves initiation and activation of the clotting cascade?

Initiation phase Signup and view all the answers