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What is the function of platelet aggregation in the hemostasis process?
What is the function of platelet aggregation in the hemostasis process?
- To break down fibrin into FDPs
- To limit bleeding
- To adhere to injured areas
- To form a platelet clump (correct)
What is the main function of the intrinsic pathway in hemostasis?
What is the main function of the intrinsic pathway in hemostasis?
- Preventing blood clotting in tubes
- Formation of platelet clump
- Activation of coagulation cascade
- Responding to vascular injury (correct)
Which component is critical in converting liquid blood into a semisolid gel known as a clot?
Which component is critical in converting liquid blood into a semisolid gel known as a clot?
- Metagakaryocytes
- Coagulation factors (correct)
- Platelet adhesion
- Fibrinolysis
Why must collected blood be allowed to clot for at least 30 minutes before centrifugation?
Why must collected blood be allowed to clot for at least 30 minutes before centrifugation?
What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants in blood tubes during centrifugation?
What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants in blood tubes during centrifugation?
What occurs during fibrinolysis in the hemostasis process?
What occurs during fibrinolysis in the hemostasis process?
What is the approximate blood volume in an adult's body?
What is the approximate blood volume in an adult's body?
What is the main function of the Pulmonary System?
What is the main function of the Pulmonary System?
Where is the primary factory for the production of blood cells located?
Where is the primary factory for the production of blood cells located?
Which blood element is responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which blood element is responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide?
What is the function of Thrombocytes (platelets) in the blood?
What is the function of Thrombocytes (platelets) in the blood?
How long is the typical lifespan of a red blood cell?
How long is the typical lifespan of a red blood cell?
Which component of the blood contains fibrinogen and clotting factors?
Which component of the blood contains fibrinogen and clotting factors?
How do immature cells found in the bloodstream indicate a hematologic problem?
How do immature cells found in the bloodstream indicate a hematologic problem?
Which organ is responsible for producing leukocytes (white blood cells)?
Which organ is responsible for producing leukocytes (white blood cells)?
What is the function of primary Hemostasis?
What is the function of primary Hemostasis?
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood via the superior and inferior vena cava?
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood via the superior and inferior vena cava?
What is the main function of the epicardium in the heart?
What is the main function of the epicardium in the heart?
Which valve is located between the left atrium and ventricle?
Which valve is located between the left atrium and ventricle?
What is the main function of the AV node in the heart's electrical conduction system?
What is the main function of the AV node in the heart's electrical conduction system?
What is the average heart rate for an adult per minute?
What is the average heart rate for an adult per minute?
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
What is the main function of valves in blood vessels?
What is the main function of valves in blood vessels?
What is the purpose of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the purpose of capillaries in the circulatory system?
Where is the cephalic vein located in relation to the arm?
Where is the cephalic vein located in relation to the arm?
Which layer of a blood vessel is made up of smooth muscle and some elastic fibers?
Which layer of a blood vessel is made up of smooth muscle and some elastic fibers?
