Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of VWF in platelet activation?
Adheres to the injured site
Which receptor is responsible for triggering internal platelet activation pathways?
GP VI
What is the role of TXA2 and ADP in platelet activation?
Trigger outside-in reaction
Which molecule causes the platelet to lose its discoid shape and spread on the damaged surface?
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What is the role of TXA2 and ADP in platelet activation?
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Which receptor site is integral for fibrinogen binding during platelet aggregation?
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In platelet aggregation, where do phospholipids redeploy with more polar molecules?
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Which molecule promotes platelet-to-platelet aggregation by binding to RGD sequences of fibrinogen and VWF?
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What triggers the activation of platelets, leading to the release of granular contents?
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Which of the following is a key part of primary hemostasis involving platelet aggregation?
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What is the pathological basis for arterial thrombotic events like acute myocardial infarction and strokes?
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Which process involves the combination of polar phospholipid exposure on activated platelets and platelet fragmentation?
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