Coagulation

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Which of the following is the primary role of inflammatory mediators released during hemostasis?

To directly initiate the removal of blood clots through fibrinolysis.
To trigger both the start and end of blood coagulation, coupled with clot remodeling. (correct)
To exclusively inhibit vascular remodeling to maintain vessel integrity.
To solely activate the complement system, bypassing other immune responses.

How does histamine, released by mast cells, contribute to the process of hemostasis?

By directly activating the coagulation cascade to form a stable clot.
By promoting vasoconstriction to reduce blood flow to the injured area.
Through a mosaic of activating and inhibitory pathways involving multiple compounds. (correct)
By inhibiting the adhesion of neutrophils to the endothelial lining.

What is the combined effect of increased capillary permeability during an inflammatory response?

It directly activates the coagulation cascade, leading to rapid clot formation.
It facilitates the migration of WBCs into tissues while reducing overall vascular pressure.
It allows white blood cells to enter tissues more readily, enhancing the inflammatory response. (correct)
It prevents the entry of white blood cells into tissues, limiting immune response.

In the context of hemostasis and tissue repair, what role do neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes play?

They are attracted to the area to phagocytose pathogens and orchestrate tissue repair. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of activating blood coagulation during hemostasis?

To prevent blood loss, seal off wound sites, and prevent pathogen spread. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the body's vascular system respond to injury to maintain its integrity?

By activating a response that must be rapid and regulated to prevent inappropriate clotting. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate consequence of inappropriate blood coagulation in a vessel?

Potential blockage by a thrombus, restricting blood flow, leading to tissue damage and cell death. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the life-threatening consequence of the failure to achieve blood coagulation, as seen in hemophilia?

The potential for excessive and uncontrolled bleeding from even minor injuries. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does localized clot formation prevent blood loss following tissue injury?

By creating a physical barrier that seals damaged vessels and reduces blood flow. (A) Signup and view all the answers

During hemostasis, what is the role of fibrinolysis in vascular remodeling?

To regulate the breakdown and removal of the clot after tissue repair. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the complement activation during the inflammatory response?

To generate active components that cascade reactions on the surface of pathogens. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the vascular system's increased pressure contribute to the overall hemostatic response following an injury?

It necessitates a quick response to prevent further blood loss. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do monocytes and their cytokine production play in the inflammatory response and wound healing?

To produce cytokines that generate active components and accelerate wound healing. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the integrity of the vascular system contribute to preventing microbial entry into the body?

It prevents microbes from gaining entry, acting as a primary defense mechanism. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which process predominantly involves the phagocytosis of pathogens and dead cells during an inflammatory response?

The engulfment and digestion of pathogens and dead cells by immune cells. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of inflammatory chemicals acting as chemotactic agents during an inflammatory response?

They attract neutrophils and other immune cells to the site of inflammation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does sealing off a wound site contribute to preventing the spread of pathogens during hemostasis?

By creating a physical barrier that prevents microbial migration from the wound. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of innate and internal defenses, how do inflammatory chemicals diffusing from an inflamed site facilitate the immune response?

They act as chemotactic signals to attract immune cells to the site of inflammation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the basement membrane within the capillary wall during inflammation?

To serve as a structural support for the endothelial cells and regulate permeability. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the vascular spasm contribute to hemostasis following damage to a blood vessel?

By reducing blood loss through vasoconstriction. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary trigger for the initiation of vascular spasm during hemostasis?

Damage to the smooth muscle of the blood vessel. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the release of substances from activated platelets enhance vascular spasm?

By promoting further vasoconstriction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do pain receptors play in modulating vascular spasm during hemostasis?

They initiate reflexes that contribute to vasoconstriction. (C) Signup and view all the answers

During platelet adhesion, what component of the damaged blood vessel attracts platelets?

Collagen fibers in the connective tissue. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Following platelet adhesion, what changes occur in adhered platelets during the platelet release reaction?

They change shape and release granules. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective effect of ADP, thromboxane, and serotonin released from activated platelets?

To activate nearby platelets and cause vasoconstriction. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the exposure of phosphatidylserine (PS) on the platelet surface contribute to hemostasis?

By providing a negatively charged surface for thrombin generation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

During platelet aggregation, what causes local platelets to become sticky and adhere to each other?

The release of ADP from activated platelets. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Von Willebrand factor (vWF) in the plug formation stage of hemostasis?

It promotes platelet adhesion to the damaged vessel. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the combined effect of vascular spasm and platelet plug formation during hemostasis?

To immediately reduce blood loss and seal the injured vessel. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does thromboxane A2 (TXA2) contribute to the formation of a platelet plug?

It enhances platelet activation and vasoconstriction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What change in platelet properties is essential for the platelet release reaction?

Change in the platelet shape facilitated by pilopodia generation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What outcome primarily results due to the exposure of phosphatidylserine (PS) on activated platelets?

Promotion of thrombin generation and fibrin deposition. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the activation of platelets influence nearby platelets during hemostasis?

By activating them to become sticky and aggregate. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fibrinogen, released from platelets, during hemostasis?

It facilitates the cross-linking of fibrin strands. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Following an injury, what is the sequence of events in plug formation?

Platelet adhesion → platelet release action → platelet aggregation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of activated platelets recruiting new platelets to adhere to the original group?

To amplify the aggregation and form a larger plug. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines that platelet adhesion occurs specifically at the site of blood vessel damage?

The exposure of collagen fibers and connective tissue. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do vasoconstrictors released during platelet release action aid in hemostasis?

By reducing blood flow to the injured area. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do inactive clotting factors contribute to hemostasis during coagulation?

They circulate in the blood, ready to be activated in a cascade of reactions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the amplification network in the coagulation cascade?

It leads to the explosive generation of thrombin. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the intrinsic coagulation pathway initiated?

Damage to the blood vessel leading to exposure of subendothelial collagen. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do endothelial cells play in preventing coagulation under normal conditions?

They present an anticoagulant surface via cell surface molecule expression. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does thrombin contribute to plug formation during coagulation?

It activates platelets and accelerates thrombin generation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the blood clot formed during coagulation?

It is a gel that contains formed elements of blood enmeshed in fibrin threads. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does coagulation contribute to the broader process of hemostasis?

By forming a stable fibrin clot to reinforce the platelet plug. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the contact activation pathway (intrinsic) of coagulation?

Contact of blood with artificial surfaces or activated platelets. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Vascular damage with blood exposure to TF expressing cells initiates which hemostasis step?

Exposes tissue factor, initiating the extrinsic pathway (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the coagulation factors primarily synthesized before their activation during hemostasis?

Liver (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does Calcium ($Ca^{2+}$) play in the coagulation cascade?

Functioning as a cofactor in multiple steps of the cascade. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What critical conversion occurs during the final stage of the coagulation cascade to form a stable blood clot?

Fibrinogen to soluble fibrin, then cross-linked to insoluble fibrin (B) Signup and view all the answers

Following vascular damage, what is the initial response involving Tissue Factor (TF)?

Binding with Factor VII to initiate the extrinsic pathway (D) Signup and view all the answers

At rest, how are the molecular components of the coagulation system maintained to prevent unnecessary clot formation?

Clotting factors circulate in inactive forms maintained by endothelial cell anticoagulants. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What key event transforms the initial platelet plug into a more stable and durable clot?

Fibrin cross-linking by factor XIIIa (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of steps of the coagulation cascade?

Initiation, amplification, propagation (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is factor VIII activated during blood coagulation?

By thrombin (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the coagulation cascade terminated to prevent excessive clot formation?

By the activation of natural anticoagulants such as antithrombin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction in the initiation of the extrinsic coagulation pathway compared to the intrinsic pathway?

The extrinsic pathway is initiated by tissue factor (TF) released from cells outside blood vessels, while the intrinsic pathway starts within the blood. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the intrinsic coagulation pathway, what role do damaged endothelial cells play in activating the cascade?

They expose collagen fibers and release platelet phospholipids, initiating factor XII activation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the convergence of the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways contribute to the coagulation cascade?

They both result in the formation of prothrombinase, which then activates thrombin. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of prothrombinase in the common pathway of blood coagulation?

It catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin into thrombin. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does thrombin facilitate the formation of a stable blood clot?

By converting fibrinogen into fibrin and activating factor XIII to strengthen fibrin threads. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of factor XIII activation during the coagulation process?

It strengthens and stabilizes the fibrin threads. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the speed of the extrinsic pathway compare to that of the intrinsic pathway in initiating coagulation?

The extrinsic pathway is more rapid due to the direct activation by tissue trauma. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do platelet phospholipids contribute to the intrinsic coagulation pathway?

They provide a surface for the assembly of coagulation factor complexes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Von Willebrand factor (vWF) in the intrinsic pathway of coagulation?

vWF helps detect sites of blood vessel damage due to shear stress, facilitating platelet adhesion. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected result of a deficiency in tissue factor (TF) regarding the coagulation cascade?

The extrinsic pathway would be impaired, leading to prolonged bleeding. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does blood contact with collagen fibers initiate the intrinsic coagulation pathway?

Collagen activates factor XII, starting the cascade of reactions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Considering both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways, how does the activation of factor X play a central role in coagulation?

Activated factor X combines with other factors to form prothrombinase, which is crucial for thrombin activation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the location of tissue factor (TF) influence its role in initiating the coagulation cascade?

TF is present on cells outside blood vessels and initiates prothrombinase formation when blood leaks into the tissues. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the combined effect of thrombin and activated factor XIII on the developing blood clot?

Thrombin forms loose fibrin threads, while activated factor XIII strengthens and stabilizes these threads to form a durable clot. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances would the intrinsic pathway be primarily activated in vivo?

When there is damage to the endothelial lining of blood vessels, exposing collagen. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the activation of factor X considered a critical step in both the intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation pathways?

It results in the formation of prothrombinase, which is essential for thrombin activation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of thrombin activating factor XIII during the coagulation cascade?

It enhances the cross-linking of fibrin monomers, stabilizing the fibrin clot. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If prothrombinase activity is inhibited, what direct effect would this have on the coagulation cascade?

Prothrombin would not be converted to thrombin. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the activation of platelets contribute to the intrinsic coagulation pathway?

They release phospholipids that provide a surface for coagulation factor complexes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Release of...

Mechanism that leads to the cessation of bleeding from a blood vessel.

Inflammatory mediators

Initiates and terminates blood coagulation, along with clot removal, as part of vascular remodeling.

Mast cells = histamine

Mosaic of activating/inhibitory pathways integrating major compounds.

Monocytes = cytokines

Cascade of reactions on the surface of pathogens that generates active components and accelerates wound healing.