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What are the three sequential events that prevent blood loss from an injured blood vessel?
What are the three sequential events that prevent blood loss from an injured blood vessel?
Vascular spasms, formation of platelet plug, formation of fibrin clot
Describe the mechanism of vascular spasms in the process of hemostasis.
Describe the mechanism of vascular spasms in the process of hemostasis.
Stimulation of traumatized tissue and platelets, activation of nervous reflexes, release of vasoconstrictor substances, constriction of vascular smooth muscles
What is the function of the platelet plug in the process of hemostasis?
What is the function of the platelet plug in the process of hemostasis?
To form a temporary seal to cover the break in the vessel wall
What triggers the formation of vascular spasms after an injury?
What triggers the formation of vascular spasms after an injury?
What is the final step in the process of hemostasis?
What is the final step in the process of hemostasis?
What are the three main processes involved in platelet function?
What are the three main processes involved in platelet function?
Which factor is known as Christmas factor?
Which factor is known as Christmas factor?
What triggers the activation of the intrinsic pathway in the coagulation cascade?
What triggers the activation of the intrinsic pathway in the coagulation cascade?
What is the precursor form of plasmin present in plasma?
What is the precursor form of plasmin present in plasma?
What is the purpose of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) in fibrinolysis?
What is the purpose of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) in fibrinolysis?
What are the tests used to assess blood clotting?
What are the tests used to assess blood clotting?
Where do lymphatic vessels empty the lymph into?
Where do lymphatic vessels empty the lymph into?
What is the function of the spleen?
What is the function of the spleen?
Which organ matures T cells that fight off foreign organisms?
Which organ matures T cells that fight off foreign organisms?
What is the role of the tonsils and adenoid in the lymphatic system?
What is the role of the tonsils and adenoid in the lymphatic system?
Where are Peyer’s patches located?
Where are Peyer’s patches located?
What is the function of the appendix in the lymphatic system?
What is the function of the appendix in the lymphatic system?
What are the two types of Hemophilia and which factor is deficient in each?
What are the two types of Hemophilia and which factor is deficient in each?
How does Vitamin K deficiency affect blood clotting?
How does Vitamin K deficiency affect blood clotting?
What is the main cause of Vitamin K deficiency?
What is the main cause of Vitamin K deficiency?
Define Thrombus and Emboli.
Define Thrombus and Emboli.
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) and what does it lead to?
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) and what does it lead to?
What are Anticoagulants and how do they work?
What are Anticoagulants and how do they work?
What is the mode of action of Heparin?
What is the mode of action of Heparin?
How does Warfarin work as an anticoagulant?
How does Warfarin work as an anticoagulant?
What is the role of Sodium/Potassium citrate in blood collection tubes?
What is the role of Sodium/Potassium citrate in blood collection tubes?
How does EDTA function in basic hematological tests?
How does EDTA function in basic hematological tests?
