10 Questions
What stimulates the swell change in shape and pseudopodia put out by platelets?
Thrombin and ADP
Which factor is exposed and reorganized to provide an ideal surface for the concentration of clotting factors and to start the coagulation process?
Platelet factor 3 (PF3)
What is the irreversible fusion of platelets referred to as?
Platelet Fusion
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin?
Thromboxane A2
What provides an ideal surface for the concentration of clotting factors and to start the coagulation process?
Membrane phospholipids
What is the function of platelets in the mechanism of hemostasis?
Formation of temporary hemostatic plug
Which component makes up the majority of the composition of blood?
Plasma
What are the chief cations found in the plasma composition of blood?
Sodium (Na+)
Which blood component is responsible for transport, defense, and homeostasis?
Plasma
During hemostasis, what is the function of vasoconstriction of blood vessels at the site of injury?
To stop bleeding by reducing blood flow to the injured area
Explore the composition and functions of blood in the human body, including its cellular elements and plasma composition. Learn about the role of blood in transport, defense, hemostasis, and homeostasis.
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