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— are the only formed element that is a complete cell with organelles and a nucleus​

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leukocytes

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how many leukocytes are in microliters blood?

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4,800 to 10,800

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leukocytes play an essential role in the body’s — response​

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immune

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4
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what is positive chemotaxis?

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it’s when white blood cells are attracted to the site of infection or injury by a chemical signal released by damaged cells.

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what is diapedesis?

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how white blood cells “squeeze” through blood vessel walls to reach where they’re needed in the body.

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what is the term for an elevated number of leukocytes?

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leukocytosis

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what is the term for a decreased number of leukocytes ​

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leukopenia

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what are the five types of leukocytes?

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neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils

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which leukocytes are granulocytes?

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neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils

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10
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which leukocytes are agranulocytes?

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lymphocytes, monocytes

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what is the order of abundance of leukocytes?

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neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils (Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas)

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what is a specific function of neutrophils?

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fight bacteria and inflammation.

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what is a specific function of eosinophils?

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defend against parasites and allergies.

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what is a specific function of basophils?

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trigger inflammation and help control immune response.

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what is a specific function of lymphocytes? (T-cells and B-cells)

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T-Cells: Fight virus-infected and tumor cells.
B Lymphocytes (B-Cells): give rise to antibody-producing plasma cells​

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what is a specific function of monocytes?

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large cells that turn into macrophages, which eat pathogens and help activate lymphocytes for immune responses.

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17
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chemical messengers called — or —trigger the creation of leukocytes

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interleukins; colony-stimulating factors (CSFs)

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18
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like erythrocytes, leukocytes come from —

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hematopoietic stem cells

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19
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hemocytoblasts are quickly differentiated into — and — stem cells

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lymphoid; myeloid

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Myeloid stem cells give rise to —, —, —, and all the —

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erythrocytes, platelets, monocytes, and granulocytes

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— arise from the myeloid line of stem cells​

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myeloblasts

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22
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— collect lysosomes

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promyelocytes

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23
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— collect granules ​

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myelocytes

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24
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In Band Cells, the nuclei form a —

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curved arc

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25
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In mature granulocytes, nuclei are —

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segmented

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26
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— are derived from the myeloid line ​

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monocytes

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27
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— are derived from the lymphoid line ​

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lymphocytes

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T Lymphocyte Precursors give rise to immature T-Cells which mature in the —

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thymus

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B Lymphocyte Precursors give rise to immature B-Cells which mature in the —

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bone marrow

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30
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what is leukemia?

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the overproduction of abnormal leukocytes

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31
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how is leukemia caused?

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when a single blood cell undergoes uncontrolled division, producing too many leukocytes that aren’t fully functional

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32
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excessive leukocytes impair normal function of —

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red bone marrow

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33
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what are the four types of leukemia?

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acute, chronic, myeloid, and lymphocytic

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34
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what is infectious mononucleosis?

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highly contagious viral disease typically seen in young adults ​

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35
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infectious mononucleosis is caused by the —

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Epstein-Barr Virus​

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36
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what are some symptoms of infectious mononucleosis?

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fatigue, body aches, chronic sore throat, and low-grade fever ​

37
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how long does recovery take for infectious mononucleosis?

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4 to 6 weeks

38
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how does chemotherapy work?

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by using drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but it can also affect healthy cells that divide quickly.

39
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platelets are fragments of very large cells, called —

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megakaryocytes

40
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the granules contained in platelets play important roles in —

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blood-clotting

41
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what would happen without platelets?

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blood loss from an injured or damaged blood vessel would continue indefinitely

42
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platelets age — and degenerate within — days

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quickly; 10

43
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where do platelets come from?

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A hormone called thrombopoietin

44
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Each microliter of blood contains — platelets

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150,000 to 400,000

45
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what is hemostasis?

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a fast, localized reaction to stop blood loss from a damaged or injured blood vessel

46
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what are the three steps of hemostasis?

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  1. Vascular Spasm ​
  2. Platelet Plug Formation ​
  3. Coagulation
47
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following successful hemostasis, the blood clot will retract and dissolve, what happens when the blood successfully clots?

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the clot is replaced by fibrous tissue, which more permanently prevents blood loss

48
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what happens in the first step of (vascular spasm) hemostasis?

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blood vessels constrict immediately after injury to reduce blood flow and minimize bleeding.

49
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what happens in the second step of (platelet plug formation) hemostasis?

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platelets stick to the damaged area of the blood vessel and each other, forming a temporary plug to stop bleeding.

50
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what happens in the third step of (coagulation) hemostasis?

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a series of chemical reactions occur that convert fibrinogen into fibrin, forming a stable blood clot to seal the wound.

51
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what three things can vascular spasms be triggered by?

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  1. injury to blood vessel walls
  2. chemicals from damaged cells and platelets
  3. pain signals from nearby nerves
52
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normally, platelets don’t stick to each other or to the blood vessel walls because of the constant release of — and —

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prostacyclin; nitric oxide

53
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a plasma protein, called —, stabilizes bound platelets

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von Willebrand factor

54
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what is Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP)?

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a strong substance that causes platelets to stick together and form clumps.

55
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what is Serotonin and thromboxane A?

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chemicals that help strengthen vascular spasms and promote platelet clumping.

56
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Once activated, clotting factors trigger a 3-phase cascade that results in coagulation and vessel repair through the enzyme — and the molecule —.

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thrombin; fibrin

57
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what happens during phase 1 of coagulation?

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factor X gets activated, either through the damage to tissue (extrinsic) or blood vessel (intrinsic), and preparing for the next step in making a clot.

58
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what happens during phase 2 of coagulation?

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prothrombin is changed into thrombin, which will help form the blood clot.

59
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what happens during phase 3 of coagulation?

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when fibrin forms the “net” that traps blood cells and makes the clot strong and stable.

60
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platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) stimulates — and — to form a connective tissue patch

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smooth muscle cells; fibroblasts

61
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vascular endothelial growth factor stimulates — to multiply and restore the endothelial lining

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endothelial cells

62
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what is Fibrinolysis?

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the process of removing unneeded clots when vessel healing has occurred ​

63
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what is Plasmin?

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an enzyme that helps break down fibrin and removes blood clots.

64
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the presence of a clot, triggers endothelial cells to secrete —

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tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)

65
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what is tPA (tissue plasminogen activator)?

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a protein that helps break down blood clots by converting plasminogen into plasmin, the enzyme that dissolves clots

66
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what is tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) often used for?

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a treatment for strokes or heart attacks caused by clots.

67
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what are Anticoagulants?

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substances that inhibit blood clotting

68
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what is a natural anticoagulant found in endothelial cells?

69
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heparin inhibits —

70
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how does Nitric oxide help prevent blood clots?

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by stopping platelets from sticking to blood vessel walls.

71
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what mineral is essential to forming a blood clot?

72
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thromboembolic disorders cause —

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undesired clot formation

73
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bleeding Disorders prevent —

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desired clot formation

74
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what’s the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

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A thrombus is a clot that forms in a blood vessel, while an embolus is a clot that breaks loose and moves through the bloodstream.

75
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example of a thrombus?

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myocardial Infarction ​

76
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two examples of an embolus?

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pulmonary emboli or cerebrovascular accident​

77
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what is Thrombocytopenia?

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a condition where there are too few platelets in the blood, which can make it harder for blood to clot.

78
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whats a symptom of thrombocytopenia?

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petechiae (small, red or purple spots on the skin caused by tiny blood vessels breaking)

79
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what’s the cause of thrombocytopenia?

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suppression or destruction of red bone marrow ​

80
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whats the treatment of thrombocytopenia?

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platelet transfusion

81
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what does impaired liver function mean?

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that the liver can’t produce enough clotting factors

82
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what are some causes of impaired liver function?

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vitamin K deficiency, hepatitis, cirrhosis ​

83
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what is hemophilia?

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a genetic condition where the blood doesn’t clot properly due to a lack of certain clotting factors, leading to excessive bleeding

84
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Two of three types of hemophilia are X-linked, meaning they are passed down through the X chromosome and occur mostly in —.

85
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what are two symptoms of hemophilia?

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prolonged bleeding after minor injuries and repeated bleeding into joint

86
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what are two treatments of hemophilia?

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fresh plasma transfusions; injections of clotting factors

87
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— stabilizes the forming platelet plug, while — reinforces the plug

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vWF (von Willebrand factor); fibrin

88
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what two growth factors are involved in blood vessel repair?

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vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).

89
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The enzyme that dissolves clots is —

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