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What is the primary goal of haemostasis?
What is the primary goal of haemostasis?
- To promote blood flow
- To reduce blood pressure
- To stop haemorrhage from damaged blood vessels (correct)
- To increase blood viscosity
What is the primary function of platelet plugs in haemostasis?
What is the primary function of platelet plugs in haemostasis?
- To increase blood flow to the affected area
- To dissolve blood clots
- To form a physical barrier to stop bleeding (correct)
- To stimulate blood coagulation
Which organs are responsible for producing proteins that stabilise the platelet plug in secondary haemostasis?
Which organs are responsible for producing proteins that stabilise the platelet plug in secondary haemostasis?
- Lungs
- Heart
- Liver (correct)
- Kidneys
What is the difference between primary and secondary haemostasis?
What is the difference between primary and secondary haemostasis?
What is the term for slowing or stoppage of blood flow?
What is the term for slowing or stoppage of blood flow?
What happens when damage occurs to a blood vessel wall?
What happens when damage occurs to a blood vessel wall?
What do activated thrombocytes release to facilitate platelet plug formation?
What do activated thrombocytes release to facilitate platelet plug formation?
What is the primary purpose of a platelet plug in haemostasis?
What is the primary purpose of a platelet plug in haemostasis?
What is the outcome of activated thrombocytes recruiting and adhering to other thrombocytes?
What is the outcome of activated thrombocytes recruiting and adhering to other thrombocytes?
How often does platelet plug formation occur in the body?
How often does platelet plug formation occur in the body?
What is the result of coagulation factors being activated in the process of haemostasis?
What is the result of coagulation factors being activated in the process of haemostasis?
What type of cells may become trapped in the platelet plug, making it stronger?
What type of cells may become trapped in the platelet plug, making it stronger?
What is the term for the formation of a thrombus?
What is the term for the formation of a thrombus?
What is the role of fibrin in the process of haemostasis?
What is the role of fibrin in the process of haemostasis?
What is the final product of the secondary haemostasis process?
What is the final product of the secondary haemostasis process?