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Histamine and its Functions

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What happens when antifibrinolytics are used in the body?

They have no effect on clotting
They dissolve existing clots
They limit clot formation (correct)
They promote clot formation

What is the result of a clot forming in a deep vein of the leg?

It goes directly to the brain
It goes directly to the heart
It stays in the leg and causes no harm
It goes to the lung and gets stuck in the capillaries (correct)

Why do doctors tell patients to get out of bed and move after surgery?

To promote healing
To prevent infection
To reduce pain
To prevent blood clots from forming (correct)

What is the term for a clot that forms in an artery?

Arterial thrombosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where does a clot go if it forms in a deep vein of the leg and the person has an inter-atrial hole?

To the left atrium and then to the left ventricle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a clot blocks an end artery?

It can cause irreversible necrosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a clot traveling to the lung and getting stuck in the capillaries?

Pulmonary embolism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a clot forms in a deep vein and travels to the heart?

It can cause necrosis in the foot (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of a clot forming in a deep vein and traveling to the lung?

Deep vein thrombosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antifibrinolytics in the body?

To prevent blood clotting (C) Signup and view all the answers