Heamatology - Lymphatic System Lecture
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What is the approximate number of platelets per cubic millimeter of blood?

  • $150,000 - 400,000/mm^3$ (correct)
  • $1.5 - 4.0 \times 10^6/mm^3$
  • $0.15 - 0.4 \times 10^9/mm^3$
  • $15 - 40 \times 10^4/mm^3$
  • Which of the following is NOT a component of the central granulomere of platelets?

  • Beta (β) granules containing mitochondria
  • Delta (δ) granules containing ADP, ATP, and serotonin
  • Alpha (α) granules
  • Rough endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the marginal bundles in the peripheral hyalomere of platelets?

  • Facilitating the open canalicular system
  • Anchoring the platelet membrane to the cytoskeleton (correct)
  • Providing a contractile mechanism for clot retraction
  • Storing calcium ions
  • Which of the following is NOT a function of blood platelets?

    <p>Oxygen transport in the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following granules in platelets store adenosine diphosphate (ADP), adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and serotonin?

    <p>Delta (δ) granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the irregular tubular system in the peripheral hyalomere of platelets?

    <p>Storing calcium ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for clot retraction in platelets?

    <p>Contractile microfilaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate life span of platelets in the human body?

    <p>5-10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is associated with an increase in bleeding time?

    <p>Thrombocytopenia (decreased number of platelets)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate diameter range of platelets?

    <p>2-4 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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