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What is the primary difference between arterial thrombus and venous thrombus?
What is the primary difference between arterial thrombus and venous thrombus?
- Arterial thrombus contains fewer platelets and fibrin, while venous thrombus has fewer RBCs.
- Arterial thrombus has more RBCs and fibrin, while venous thrombus has more platelets.
- Arterial thrombus has more platelets and fibrin, while venous thrombus has fewer RBCs. (correct)
- Arterial thrombus contains fewer platelets and fibrin, while venous thrombus has more RBCs.
Where does a venous thrombus commonly cause an embolism?
Where does a venous thrombus commonly cause an embolism?
- Brain
- Lungs (correct)
- Kidneys
- Heart
Which part of Virchow's triad refers to the blood's tendency to clot excessively?
Which part of Virchow's triad refers to the blood's tendency to clot excessively?
- Hypercoagulability (correct)
- Hemodynamic changes
- Endothelial dysfunction
- All of the above
Which coagulation pathway does PT measure?
Which coagulation pathway does PT measure?
How does coumadin exert its anticoagulant effect?
How does coumadin exert its anticoagulant effect?
What does INR measure in relation to anticoagulation therapy?
What does INR measure in relation to anticoagulation therapy?
What is the primary function of heparin in the context of coagulation?
What is the primary function of heparin in the context of coagulation?
Why is it important to measure PT and PTT in patients with suspected clotting disorders?
Why is it important to measure PT and PTT in patients with suspected clotting disorders?
'Hypercoagulability' in Virchow's triad refers to:
'Hypercoagulability' in Virchow's triad refers to:
'Endothelial dysfunction' in Virchow's triad relates to:
'Endothelial dysfunction' in Virchow's triad relates to:
What is the role of plasmin in fibrinolysis?
What is the role of plasmin in fibrinolysis?
Which of the following is a cause of hypercoagulation?
Which of the following is a cause of hypercoagulation?
What can cause inappropriate thrombosis according to the text?
What can cause inappropriate thrombosis according to the text?
What is the primary function of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)?
What is the primary function of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)?
What is the cause of hypocoagulation according to the provided text?
What is the cause of hypocoagulation according to the provided text?
What is the main difference between extrinsic and intrinsic coagulation pathways?
What is the main difference between extrinsic and intrinsic coagulation pathways?
What is the role of vitamin K in the coagulation pathways?
What is the role of vitamin K in the coagulation pathways?
Where are most of the coagulation factors produced?
Where are most of the coagulation factors produced?
Describe the role of proteins C in the coagulation cascade.
Describe the role of proteins C in the coagulation cascade.
Which molecule is activated by thrombin in the context of clot dissolution?
Which molecule is activated by thrombin in the context of clot dissolution?
What is the main role of erythropoietin in the regulation of erythropoiesis?
What is the main role of erythropoietin in the regulation of erythropoiesis?
Which of the following correctly describes the distribution of bone marrow as we age?
Which of the following correctly describes the distribution of bone marrow as we age?
What can tumors cause in relation to erythrocyte production?
What can tumors cause in relation to erythrocyte production?
What is the primary function of RhoGAM in preventing HDN?
What is the primary function of RhoGAM in preventing HDN?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
What is the primary role of thromboxane A2 (TxA2) and serotonin (5HT) in hemostasis?
What is the primary role of thromboxane A2 (TxA2) and serotonin (5HT) in hemostasis?
What determines the presence of antigens on the surface of red blood cells?
What determines the presence of antigens on the surface of red blood cells?
Which component binds collagen in plasma and glycoprotein 1b to bridge platelets and damaged vessels during platelet plug formation?
Which component binds collagen in plasma and glycoprotein 1b to bridge platelets and damaged vessels during platelet plug formation?
What is the main function of the platelet phospholipid membrane in the coagulation mechanism?
What is the main function of the platelet phospholipid membrane in the coagulation mechanism?
What is the role of procoagulants (clotting factors) in hemostasis?
What is the role of procoagulants (clotting factors) in hemostasis?
