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Which of the following is NOT a reason why blood is normally in a liquid state inside blood vessels?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why blood is normally in a liquid state inside blood vessels?
- Plasma contains proteins that can be converted to proteases that digest fibrin and lyse blood clots (correct)
- Blood does not contact tissue factors
- Thrombolytic pathways keep the coagulation pathways in check
- Blood does not come into contact with negatively charged surfaces
What is the meaning of the term 'hemostasis'?
What is the meaning of the term 'hemostasis'?
- The prevention of hemorrhage (correct)
- The activation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway
- The formation of a platelet plug
- The activation of the extrinsic coagulation pathway
Which of the following is NOT a method by which hemostasis can be achieved?
Which of the following is NOT a method by which hemostasis can be achieved?
- Vasoconstriction
- Activation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway (correct)
- Formation of a platelet plug
- Increased tissue pressure
What is the role of thrombolytic pathways in the maintenance of liquid state of blood inside blood vessels?
What is the role of thrombolytic pathways in the maintenance of liquid state of blood inside blood vessels?
What is the significance of the collagen beneath endothelial cells in maintaining the liquid state of blood inside blood vessels?
What is the significance of the collagen beneath endothelial cells in maintaining the liquid state of blood inside blood vessels?
True or false: Blood is normally in a liquid state inside blood vessels because it does not come into contact with negatively charged surfaces that activate an intrinsic coagulation pathway?
True or false: Blood is normally in a liquid state inside blood vessels because it does not come into contact with negatively charged surfaces that activate an intrinsic coagulation pathway?
True or false: Blood is normally in a liquid state inside blood vessels because it does not contact tissue factors that activate an extrinsic pathway?
True or false: Blood is normally in a liquid state inside blood vessels because it does not contact tissue factors that activate an extrinsic pathway?
True or false: Thrombolytic pathways keep the coagulation pathways in check and prevent blood clot formation?
True or false: Thrombolytic pathways keep the coagulation pathways in check and prevent blood clot formation?
True or false: Hemostasis can be achieved by vasoconstriction, increased tissue pressure, and formation of a platelet plug?
True or false: Hemostasis can be achieved by vasoconstriction, increased tissue pressure, and formation of a platelet plug?
True or false: Hemostasis refers to the prevention of hemorrhage?
True or false: Hemostasis refers to the prevention of hemorrhage?
Flashcards
Hemostasis
Hemostasis
The process of stopping bleeding.
Thrombolytic pathways
Thrombolytic pathways
Proteins in plasma that dissolve blood clots.
Coagulation
Coagulation
The process of blood clotting.
Fibrinogen
Fibrinogen
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Fibrin
Fibrin
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Vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction
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Platelet plug
Platelet plug
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Intrinsic coagulation pathway
Intrinsic coagulation pathway
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Extrinsic coagulation pathway
Extrinsic coagulation pathway
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Thrombolytic agent
Thrombolytic agent
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