Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of platelets in hemostasis?
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17. The Blood
Platelets: Hemostasis
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Platelets: Hemostasis
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a normal event in the process of blood clotting?130views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich cells are necessary for vessel repair and clotting during hemostasis?122views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich formed element is a cell fragment that functions in blood clotting?110views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat step is critical to the formation of a blood clot during hemostasis?67views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following most accurately describes a platelet plug?128views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary function of blood platelets in hemostasis?177views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of platelets?131views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a step in the coagulation process and formation of a blood clot?139views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich component of the blood, along with other clotting factors, is primarily responsible for stopping bleeding when an injury occurs?142views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich type of blood cell plays an important role in the clotting process?137views
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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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