Haemostasis Flashcards
What is haemostasis
Cellular and biochemical processes that enables both specific and regulated cessation of bleeding in response to vascular insult
What is haemostasis for?
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Haemostasis is a balance between bleeding and thrombosis
CLOZE
Outline the formation of a haemostatic plug
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PRIMARY HAEMOSTASIS = formation of an unstable platelet plug
What are the characteristics of platelets
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What do megakaryocytes look like?
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Describe the formation and maturation of platelets from megakaryocytes
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What are the ultrastructural features of platelets
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The platelet cytoskeleton is important for…?
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Describe the process of platelet adhesion
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Describe the process of platelet activation
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Describe the process of aggregation of platelets
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Platelet activation enhances…?
Coagulation
CLOZE
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The platelet shape changes upon adhesion, activation and aggregation. Describe these shape changes
Slide 38
What are the characteristics of ITP?
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