Secondary Haemostasis Process
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What is the primary role of fibrin in secondary haemostasis?

  • To activate coagulation factors
  • To strengthen the platelet plug
  • To stabilise the platelet plug and hold it in place (correct)
  • To trap red and white blood cells

    • What is the term for the formation of a thrombus?

  • Primary haemostasis
  • Platelet activation
  • Secondary haemostasis (correct)
  • Coagulation

    • What is the purpose of red and white blood cells getting trapped in the platelet plug?

  • To stabilise the platelet plug
  • To dissolve the platelet plug
  • To make the platelet plug stronger (correct)
  • To activate coagulation factors

    • What is the outcome of the activation of coagulation factors?

    <p>Activation of fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the stabilised platelet plug?

    <p>Thrombus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fibrin is produced by platelets during secondary haemostasis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The platelet plug is stabilised by the activation of red and white blood cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondary haemostasis is the initial response to blood vessel injury.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mesh-like fibres formed during secondary haemostasis are composed of platelets.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formation of a thrombus is a weak and temporary response to blood vessel injury.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of coagulation factors in secondary haemostasis?

    <p>To activate fibrin to stabilise the platelet plug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the stabilisation of the platelet plug?

    <p>A stronger platelet plug due to the trapping of red and white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the mesh-like fibres formed during secondary haemostasis?

    <p>Fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of fibrin in the platelet plug?

    <p>To stabilise the platelet plug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the formation of a thrombus?

    <p>A strong response to blood vessel injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Once the platelet plug has formed, ______ factors are activated which then causes a protein called fibrin to stabilise the platelet plug and hold it in place.

    <p>coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fibrin stabilises the platelet plug and holds it in place with ______ that work like a mesh.

    <p>fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Red and white blood cells may also get trapped in the plug – makes it ______.

    <p>stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The platelet plug then becomes a ______.

    <p>thrombus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondary haemostasis is the formation of a ______.

    <p>thrombus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their roles in secondary haemostasis:

    <p>Fibrin = Stabilises the platelet plug and holds it in place with mesh-like fibres Coagulation factors = Activates fibrin to stabilise the platelet plug Red and white blood cells = Get trapped in the platelet plug to make it stronger Platelet plug = Initially forms in response to blood vessel injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Secondary haemostasis = Formation of a thrombus Platelet plug = Initial response to blood vessel injury Fibrin = A type of blood cell Coagulation factors = Proteins that activate fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their effects on the platelet plug:

    <p>Fibrin = Stabilises the platelet plug Coagulation factors = Activates fibrin to stabilise the platelet plug Red and white blood cells = Make the platelet plug stronger Platelet plug = Initially forms in response to blood vessel injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their functions in the formation of a thrombus:

    <p>Fibrin = Forms mesh-like fibres Coagulation factors = Activate fibrin to form mesh-like fibres Platelet plug = Initially forms in response to blood vessel injury Red and white blood cells = Get trapped in the thrombus to make it stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their outcomes in secondary haemostasis:

    <p>Fibrin formation = Stabilises the platelet plug Coagulation factor activation = Causes fibrin formation Red and white blood cell trapping = Makes the platelet plug stronger Platelet plug formation = Initially responds to blood vessel injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fibrin in secondary haemostasis?

    <p>To stabilise the platelet plug and hold it in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the platelet plug and a thrombus?

    <p>The platelet plug is unstable, while the thrombus is stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do red and white blood cells get trapped in the platelet plug?

    <p>To make the platelet plug stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the activation of coagulation factors in secondary haemostasis?

    <p>The stabilisation of the platelet plug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final outcome of secondary haemostasis?

    <p>The formation of a thrombus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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