Vascular Response and Coagulation Process Quiz

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What is primarily responsible for the vasoconstriction in smaller vessels after trauma?

Sympathetic nervous system stimulation

Direct damage to the vascular wall

Thromboxane A2 released by platelets (correct)

Local autacoid factors from injured cells

Which substance is NOT involved in the processes initiating vascular constriction?

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (correct)

Thromboxane A2

Prostaglandins

Nerve impulses

What role do glycoproteins on the platelet membrane play?

Facilitate adherence to injured vessel walls (correct)

Inhibit the aggregation of platelets

Enhance platelet secretion of thromboxane A2

Prevent adherence to injured vascular areas

What happens as the severity of vascular trauma increases?

The degree of vascular spasm increases Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme system is involved in the synthesis of local hormones affecting vascular reactions?

Prostaglandin synthesis system Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of local myogenic spasm?

Increased resistance in blood vessel lumen Signup and view all the answers

How long can vascular spasms last after an injury?

Minutes to hours Signup and view all the answers

What role does activated Factor V play in the clotting process?

It accelerates the proteolytic action of thrombin. Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the extrinsic pathway of coagulation?

Release of tissue factor from traumatized tissue. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes tissue factor?

It contains both phospholipids and a lipoprotein complex. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of platelet phospholipids in the clotting process?

They serve as a vehicle that accelerates prothrombin activation. Signup and view all the answers

How does thrombin affect the clotting process once it begins?

It has a positive feedback effect through Factor V. Signup and view all the answers

What role does ADP and thromboxane play in the platelet activation process?

They activate nearby platelets to adhere to each other. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs within 3 to 6 minutes after a blood vessel ruptures?

A platelet plug begins to form. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of the tight plug formed during blood coagulation?

Fibrin threads and activated platelets. Signup and view all the answers

How do platelets contribute to the closure of small vascular ruptures?

By fusing with endothelial cells to create a barrier. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the clot after 20 minutes to an hour following its formation?

The clot retracts, further closing the vessel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is synonymous with fibrinogen?

Factor I Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to the vessel if the platelet plug successfully forms?

It effectively blocks blood loss. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is referred to as tissue factor or tissue thromboplastin?

Factor III Signup and view all the answers

What nature does the platelet plug initially have when it is formed?

A loose structure that can adapt. Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the blood clotting process after vascular trauma?

Activator substances from the vascular wall and platelets Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is known as the Stuart factor?

Factor X Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for clot formation in a severe trauma case?

15 to 20 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Factor IX is also known by which of the following names?

Christmas factor Signup and view all the answers

What are the hemorrhagic areas in individuals with impaired clotting factors primarily caused by?

Low levels of antihemophilic globulin Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is referred to as the Hageman factor?

Factor XII Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is associated with fibrin stabilization?

Factor XIII Signup and view all the answers

The term 'plasma thromboplastin component' refers to which clotting factor?

Factor IX Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of prekallikrein in hemostasis?

It activates Factor XII Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a person with an inhibited hemostatic mechanism?

They develop numerous small hemorrhagic areas Signup and view all the answers

What role does thrombin play in the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin?

It removes four low-molecular-weight peptides from fibrinogen. Signup and view all the answers

Which ions are essential for the acceleration of platelet contraction during clotting?

Calcium ions released from intracellular stores. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the early stages of polymerization of fibrin monomer molecules?

Fibrin monomer molecules are held together by weak noncovalent hydrogen bonding. Signup and view all the answers

How does the formation of the blood clot initiate positive feedback?

By releasing thrombin into the surrounding blood. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the fibrin reticulum as time progresses after clot formation?

It strengthens during the following minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which thrombin contributes to hemostasis?

By facilitating the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to the edges of the broken blood vessel during clot retraction?

They are pulled together, aiding in hemostasis. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the initial fibrin fibers described as weak and easily broken apart?

They are held together by weak noncovalent bonds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of calcium ions being released from platelet organelles?

They help in the contraction of the clot. Signup and view all the answers

What describes the role of actin and myosin in platelets during clot formation?

They facilitate strong contractions for clot retraction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a deficiency in Factor VIII during the activation of Factor X?

Impaired conversion of prothrombin to thrombin Signup and view all the answers

Which component is essential for the activation of Factor IX?

Activated Factor VIII Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is the availability of platelet phospholipids particularly critical?

After vascular trauma Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is referred to as the antihemophilic factor?

Factor VIII Signup and view all the answers

What role do activated Factor IX and Factor VIII play together?

They activate Factor X Signup and view all the answers

What impact does short supply of platelets and Factor VIII have on coagulation?

Deficiency in Factor X activation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of the factor 3 (or thromboplastin) needed for clotting?

Traumatized platelets Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using citrate anticoagulants over oxalate anticoagulants?

Citrate is non-toxic when injected in moderate amounts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the citrate ion when used as an anticoagulant?

It forms a compound with calcium that prevents coagulation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances could be used to decrease blood coagulation outside the body?

Sodium citrate Signup and view all the answers

In what context is heparin primarily used?

In surgical procedures involving heart-lung machines. Signup and view all the answers

What effectively happens when a soluble oxalate compound is mixed with blood?

It precipitates calcium oxalate and decreases ionic calcium. Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by the appearance of small, purplish blotches on the skin due to low platelet levels?

Thrombocytopenic purpura Signup and view all the answers

How long prior to surgery should vitamin K be administered to a deficient patient to ensure adequate clotting factors are produced?

4 to 8 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary deficiency in most cases of classic hemophilia?

Factor VIII Signup and view all the answers

What typically characterizes bleeding episodes in individuals with thrombocytopenia?

Failure of the blood to retract Signup and view all the answers

In relation to normal platelet levels, how low does the platelet count need to drop to potentially cause lethal bleeding?

Below 50,000/µl Signup and view all the answers

What genetic factor contributes to the transmission of hemophilia?

Sex-linked inheritance via the female chromosome Signup and view all the answers

What causes the bleeding tendency in 15 percent of hemophilia cases not caused by Factor VIII deficiency?

Deficiency of Factor IX Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of platelets during clot retraction?

To aid in the mesh formation of the clot Signup and view all the answers

What might be indicated if a person's blood exhibits a failure to retract?

Potential thrombocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) in hemostasis?

Converts plasminogen to plasmin to dissolve clots Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is primarily necessary for heparin to exhibit significant anticoagulant effects?

Presence of anti-thrombin III Signup and view all the answers

How does heparin increase the effectiveness of antithrombin III?

By enhancing its capacity to bind thrombin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the plasmin system in the vasculature?

Remove small clots from peripheral blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of excessive heparin on thrombin levels in the blood?

Removes free thrombin rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What consequence does a deficiency in clotting factors have on bleeding tendencies?

Results in excessive bleeding conditions Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the nature of the heparin molecule?

It is a conjugated polysaccharide with negative charge Signup and view all the answers

What change occurs approximately 12 to 20 minutes after a clot forms?

The clot begins to dissolve gradually Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of heparin's action is particularly emphasized in its clinical use?

It prevents intravascular clotting effectively Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of normal coagulant activity is achieved in the blood by 24 hours after administering warfarin?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What method is most widely used for determining blood clotting time?

Collecting blood in a chemically clean test tube Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is primarily affected by the use of siliconized containers for blood collection?

Factor XII Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard time frame for bleeding to last when a finger is pierced?

1 to 6 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why blood in siliconized containers may not clot for an extended period?

Prevention of platelet contact activation Signup and view all the answers

After discontinuation of coumarin therapy, when does normal coagulation usually return?

1 to 3 days Signup and view all the answers

What can notably prolong bleeding time?

Lack of any one clotting factor Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal clotting time for blood collected in a chemically clean glass test tube?

6 to 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What substance can be used to prevent coagulation of blood both inside and outside the body?

Heparin Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to variability in clotting time measurements?

Method of clotting time measurement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Hemostasis is the prevention of blood loss.
Several mechanisms achieve hemostasis:
- Vascular constriction
- Platelet plug formation
- Blood clot formation
- Fibrous tissue growth

Vascular Constriction

Vessel wall smooth muscle contracts reducing blood flow.
Mechanisms include:
- Local myogenic spasm
- Local autacoid factors from traumatized tissue and platelets
- Nervous reflexes (pain and sensory impulses)
Platelets play a role in smaller vessels, releasing thromboxane A.
Spasm duration varies with vessel trauma (from minutes to hours).

Platelet Plug Formation

Platelets are minute discs (1-4 micrometers).
Formed in bone marrow from megakaryocytes.
Normal concentration: 150,000-300,000 per microliter.
Platelets have cellular characteristics despite lacking a nucleus
Contain:
- Actin and myosin (contractile proteins)
- Thrombosthenin (contractile protein)
- Endoplasmic and Golgi residuals (enzymes and Ca storage)
- Mitochondria and ATP/ADP enzyme systems
- Prostaglandin synthesizing enzymes
- Fibrin-stabilizing factor
- Growth factor for vascular cells
Platelet membrane has glycoproteins aiding adherence to collagen, and von Willebrand factor.

Platelet Plug Mechanism

Contact with damaged vascular surfaces (especially collagen) activates platelets drastically.
Platelets swell, form pseudopods, contract, release factors.
Adhere to collagen, von Willebrand factor.
- ADP and thromboxane A2 activate nearby platelets causing aggregation.
Loose plug forms, which is strengthened by blood coagulation.
- Platelets entrapped in the clot continue to release procoagulant substances.

Importance of Platelet Plugging

Crucial for closing tiny vessel ruptures (thousands occur daily).
Essential for preventing internal bleeding even in normal individuals

Blood Coagulation in Ruptured Vessels

Blood clot forms within 15-20 seconds (severe trauma), 1-2 minutes (mild trauma).
Clot forms from substances from traumatized vascular wall, platelets, and blood proteins.
Clotting factors listed in Table 36-1
- Clotting times vary based on trauma and testing methodology.

Blood Clot Organization

Fibroblasts invade the clot forming connective tissue.
Clot dissolves if not needed, through enzymatic action (e.g. plasmin).
Clot retraction occurs, compressing the clot and expressing serum.

Blood Coagulation Mechanism

Complex cascade of chemical reactions involving more than a dozen blood coagulation factors.
Prothrombin activator converts prothrombin to thrombin.
Thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin fibers that entrap blood cells and platelets.

Prothrombin Activation

Prothrombin activator formed from extrinsic and intrinsic pathways, stimulated by tissue trauma or blood trauma/collagen exposure.
- Extrinsic pathway initiated by tissue trauma.
- Intrinsic pathway triggered by blood trauma or exposure to collagen.
Both pathways involve multiple factors (listed in Table 36-1).
Positive feedback loops amplify clot formation, accelerating the process.

Blood Clot Prevention

Endothelial surfaces (smoothness, glycocalyx, molecules that repel and inactivate) in normal vascular systems prevent clot formation.
Anticoagulants (e.g. heparin, antithrombin III) remove thrombin and other clotting factors and regulate blood clotting factors (e.g. activating protein C which downregulates activated factors V and VIII).

Clot Dissolution

Plasminogen, a trapped plasma protein, converts to active plasmin (fibrinolysin).
Plasmin digests fibrin, other clotting factors and byproducts to resolve the clot

Anticoagulants for Clinical Use

Heparin (intravenous), coumarins (e.g. warfarin) delay coagulation.
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.

Excessive Bleeding Conditions

Deficiency of a clotting factor (e.g., vitamin K deficiency, hemophilia, thrombocytopenia) causes excessive bleeding.
Vitamin K needed for clotting factor production by liver.

Blood Coagulation Tests

Bleeding time (time to stop bleeding from small wound).
Clotting time (time for blood to clot in a test tube).
Prothrombin time (measures prothrombin concentration using factors and calcium).
International Normalized Ratio (INR) standardizes prothrombin time measurements for better comparison and management of anticoagulant therapy.

Thromboembolic Conditions

A thrombus is an abnormal clot in a blood vessel, often developing in an area with slow blood flow.
Thrombi originating from large arteries or the left side of the heart can block peripheral arteries.
Thrombi from the venous system/right side of the heart can block pulmonary arteries.
Clots develop from conditions like roughened surfaces, slow blood flow, and prolonged inactivity.

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Test your knowledge on the mechanisms of vasoconstriction and coagulation following vascular trauma. This quiz covers the roles of various substances and enzymes in the clotting process and the time frame of platelet activation. Challenge yourself to understand the intricate details of vascular reactions during injury.