Briefly describe the significance of the balance between coagulation and fibrinolytic systems. Why heparin is a very powerful anticoagulant?

Q: If the patient were given alteplase, which mechanism would you expect to occur? [select all that…

A: Altepase is a human tissue plasminogen activator used as a treatment of  ischemic stroke, myocardial…

Q: Summarize how clotting can theoretically be initiated by the activation of factor XII or by the…

A: Blood clotting is the process in which blood coagulates and gradually form a semi-solid and then…

Q: While undergoing treatment, the girl becomes increasingly neutropenic and is unable to fight off an…

A: Disseminated intervascular coagulation (DIC) is a condition that involves the formation of blood…

Q: What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic activation of clotting? What factor is…

A: Coagulation, also known as clotting, is the process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel,…

Q: List all the procoagulant effects of thrombin.

A: Thrombin is a serine protease. The F2 gene encodes it. Thrombin is matured from prothrombin. On…

Q: Platelets play an important role in hemostasis by: Initiating smooth muscle contraction O Inhibiting…

A: Platelets can be defined as the type of blood cells which are smaller than other blood cells. They…

Q: Why is the cardiac action potential propagated more slowly in an AV node cell then in an atrial or…

A: Impulse conduction occurs by the depolarization that results into action potential. It is initiated…

Q: A patient has frequent episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. He has received a medication for…

A: Atrial fibrillation is a condition that results in an irregular heartbeat with rapid heart rate,…

Q: TRUE OR FALSE Systemic vein has the highest distribution percentage in blood flow followed by the…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : 1. This Statement Is False.  Explanation : Blood…

Q: Answer both questions, they follow each other 1a)Which of the following is a function of the smooth…

A: Epinephrine is a catecholamine that is secreted from the adrenal medulla gland during the fight or…

Q: The 3 phases (in general) of blood clotting are: vascular phase, platelet phase & coagulation phase.…

A: Homeostasis is defined as the self-regulating natural process where the flow of blood slows down and…

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A: There are two pathways of blood clotting, Intrinsic Pathway and Extrinsic Pathway

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Q: Discuss the role that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its family of receptors play in…

A: The formation of blood vessels from the existing blood vessels is known as angiogenesis.…

Q: Why does blood coagulate? Describe briefly the mechanism of blood clotting.

A: The coagulation of the blood and the immune system go hand in hand. Blood clots formed during…

Q: Define ECG?  What are the differences between P-mitral and P-pulmonale? Please briefly explain at…

A: A pumping organ of the body that pumps blood to different parts of the body is the Heart. Blood is…

Q: For the heparin-coated membrane oxygenator, what is the function of the heparin in the design…

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Q: All of the following serum enzymes are elevated in myocardial infarction, except which of the…

A: MYOCARDIAL INFARTION A myocardial infarction (commonly called a heart attack) is a…

Q: Give typed explanation  Which of the following is the correct order of events of coagulation? (1)…

A: The mechanism through which blood transforms from a fluid to a gel and forms a blood clot is…

Q: Which of the following intrinsic factors would cause vasodilation of arterioles? A) vasodilagen B)…

A: Arteries carry oxygenated blood from heart to all other tissues and organs. Arterioles are small…

Q: Aspirin is cardioprotective for its anti-thrombotic properties, which means that it prevents…

A: INTRODUCTION: Aspirin is an anti-thrombotic drug, means it prevents the coagulation or clot…

Q: What is the functional significance of the shape of an erythrocyte?

A: Red blood cells commonly known as erythrocytes. Erythrocytes are cells are carry oxygen throughout…

Q: List the erythrocyte metabolic processes that require energy and explain each.

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Q: Streptokinase is asubstance used in thetreatment of acute myocardialinfarction. How does…

A: Myocardial infarction: It is also known as heart attacks. It is a medical emergency. When blood…

Q: Describe the function of Vitamin K in coagulation.

A: Vitamin K Vitamin K also known as koagulationsvitamin, it is a German name. Vitamin K plays…

Q: Mention four advantages and two limitations of capillary electrophoresis over HPLC.

A: Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) is a widely used separation technique in biochemistry. Here a very…

Q: It is known that heparin acts by increasing the activity of antithrombin, causing a conformational…

A: Anticoagulants are also called as blood thinners. These Chomical substances prevents coagulation,…

Q: Outline or briefly describe the sequence of events that leads to blood coagulation.

A: Coagulation is also known as clotting, is the process in which the blood changes from a liquid state…

Q: Describe the conclusions that can be drawn from a ʺCBC with diffʺ that comes back showing (a)…

A: The primary blood test for a differential blood count is the measurement of white blood cell counts,…