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Following endothelial injury, what are the 2 main functions of platelets?
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1) Formation of a platelet plug
2) Provide a phospholipids surface for the reactions of the coagulation cascade |
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What is PDGF (Platelet Derived Growth Factor)?
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GF produced by platelets (in alpha granules) which stimulates the action of vascular smooth muscle cells in the healing process
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Platelets are responsible for 1° or 2° hemostasis?
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Primary hemostasis
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How do platelets adhere to the subendothelial collagen?
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Through binding to VWF
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True or false: platelet abnormalities will cause changes in PT and PTT abnormalities?
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False
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Platelet phospholipid surface is required for which 2 steps of the coagulation cascade?
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10 → 10a
Prothrombin → Thrombin |
