12 Questions
What is a characteristic of a postmortem clot?
It has a lower deep red layer and an upper clearer layer
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for thrombosis according to Virchow's Triad?
Changes in the pattern of blood flow
What is the term for the solid mass of blood constituents formed within the vascular system during life?
Thrombus
What is the condition caused by focal accumulation of lipid in the intima of arteries, leading to narrowing of the lumen and weakening of the wall?
Atherosclerosis
What is the significance of thrombo-embolic events in terms of mortality?
They have a significant mortality rate
What is the term for the cessation of heart pumping, leading to blood stagnation and clotting?
Stasis
What is the most common underlying condition for the formation of arterial thrombi?
Atherosclerotic plaque
What is the term for the inflammatory reaction that occurs in response to a thrombosed vein?
Thrombophlebitis
What is the direction of growth of a thrombus in a blood vessel?
In the direction of blood flow
What is the clinical outcome of a venous thrombus?
Oedema
What is the term for a mass of undissolved material that is mobile within a blood vessel and capable of blocking its lumen?
Embolus
What is the most common site for the formation of venous thrombi?
Valves in the legs
Test your knowledge of blood-related pathologies, including thrombo-embolic events, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, and pulmonary embolism. Learn about the clotting process and its consequences in the cardiovascular system.
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