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What is the distinctive feature of platelets?
What is the distinctive feature of platelets?
Which of the following is NOT a function of platelets?
Which of the following is NOT a function of platelets?
In platelet chemistry, which amino acid is commonly found?
In platelet chemistry, which amino acid is commonly found?
What is the primary method used for determining platelet count?
What is the primary method used for determining platelet count?
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Which test measures the adhesion of platelets to a wound surface?
Which test measures the adhesion of platelets to a wound surface?
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What does the in vivo method of Brochgrevink measure?
What does the in vivo method of Brochgrevink measure?
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What is the purpose of the glass bead column method described in the text?
What is the purpose of the glass bead column method described in the text?
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In the test for adhesion of platelets to collagen fibers, what is the technique based on?
In the test for adhesion of platelets to collagen fibers, what is the technique based on?
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What is the purpose of the platelet function tests described in the text?
What is the purpose of the platelet function tests described in the text?
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What is the normal range for the clot retraction time according to the text?
What is the normal range for the clot retraction time according to the text?
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Which method is described in the text for the quantitative determination of clot retraction?
Which method is described in the text for the quantitative determination of clot retraction?
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What is the normal range for the platelet factor 3 availability test described in the text?
What is the normal range for the platelet factor 3 availability test described in the text?
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Which of the following is the principle behind the clot retraction determination method?
Which of the following is the principle behind the clot retraction determination method?
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What is the significance of the platelet count in the context of capillary fragility or resistance tests?
What is the significance of the platelet count in the context of capillary fragility or resistance tests?
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In the Rumpel-Leede or Hess test, what is the principle behind the formation of petechiae?
In the Rumpel-Leede or Hess test, what is the principle behind the formation of petechiae?
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Which method is used to assess platelet adhesion to collagen fibers?
Which method is used to assess platelet adhesion to collagen fibers?
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What is the grading system used for evaluating the severity of petechiae in the Rumpel-Leede or Hess test?
What is the grading system used for evaluating the severity of petechiae in the Rumpel-Leede or Hess test?
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Which technique is described as a negative pressure method for assessing capillary fragility?
Which technique is described as a negative pressure method for assessing capillary fragility?
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