17. The Blood
Platelets: Hemostasis
- Multiple ChoiceIn the context of platelet function and hemostasis, which term is another name for blood coagulation?12views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of platelets?293views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a step in the coagulation process and formation of a blood clot?334views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich component of the blood, along with other clotting factors, is primarily responsible for stopping bleeding when an injury occurs?323views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich type of blood cell plays an important role in the clotting process?327views
- Multiple Choice
Platelets are similar to erythrocytes in that both structures do not contain a _________________. Platelets are similar to leukocytes in that both their primary functions involve ________________ the body.
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Which physiological response causes a reduction in blood flow immediately after a blood vessel injury?
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Which of the following statements about vascular spasms is false?
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Prostacyclin is a hormone that is normally active in the blood but becomes inactive when a blood vessel ruptures and hemostasis begins. Considering this, which of the following is the most likely function of prostacyclin?
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Which of the following is the most likely outcome if platelets could not release aggregating agents?
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Which option correctly arranges/orders the components of the coagulation pathway?
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What would happen if plasminogen was activated before clot retraction?
882views19rank - Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following shows the correct sequence of hemostasis from start to end?2780views2rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true regarding the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting?2489views3rank
- Multiple ChoiceA free-floating blood clot is called a thrombus.2566views2rank