(P) Lesson 1: Introduction to Hemostasis and Megakaryopoiesis Flashcards
- A complex biochemical process by which the body spontaneously stops bleeding (hemorrhage) upon injury and maintains blood in a fluid state within the vessel compartment.
Hemostasis
How does the body spontaneously stop bleeding or hemorrhage upon injury?
- The body makes use of platelets and clotting factor to prevent the bleeding.
Several proteins can either control their reactions and other can control the clotting of blood itself.
Imbalances in hemostasis may result in what?
There are two (2) answers.
- Hemorrhage (purpura)
- Thrombosis
- Characterized by excessive bleeding
- E.g. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Hemorrhage (purpura)
- Characterized by excessive clotting
Thrombosis
What are the four (4) factors that make a person prone to these blood disorders?
- Low platelet count
- Dysfunctional platelets
- Clotting factor deficiency
- Auto-antibodies
T or F: Low platelet count is a qualitative defect while dysfunctional platelets are a quantitative defect.
False
Low platelet count is a quantitative defect while dysfunctional platelets are qualitative defects.
What is the reference value of platelets?
150,000 to 400,000 µl
This is a disorder associated with dysfunctional platelets and is characterized by impaired platelet aggregation.
Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia
What clotting factor is deficient in Hemophilia A?
Factor 8
What clotting factor is deficient in Hemophilia B?
Factor 9
What clotting factor is deficient in Hemophilia C?
Factor 11
- Majority of these are inhibitors of clotting factors
- They prevent the normal function of platelets and clotting factors
- E.g. Factor 8 inhibitors and circulating anticoagulants
Autoantibodies
- This anticoagulant can affect PT/PTT results
- This is an autoantibody of unknown cause.
Lupus Anticoagulant
Lupus Anticoagulant
T or F: When in vitro, the anticoagulant will cause thrombosis and when in vivo, it will not clot the blood.
False
In vitro will not clot the blood, in vivo will cause thrombosis.
T or F: The majority of the clotting factors are produced in the kidney and are numbered 1 to 13.
False
They are produced in the liver.
What are the other clotting factors include?
- High molecular weight kininogen (HMWK)
- Prekallikrein
- Decreased clotting of blood leading to bleeding
Hypocoagulation of blood
- Uncontrolled clotting of blood leading to thrombosis (blockage in the vessel)
- This is due to deficiencies of proteins that control the clotting factor functions (e.g. protein C and S)
- May also be due to excessive platelets in the blood released by the bone marrow (e.g. Polycythemia vera)
Hypercoagulation of blood
- Molecular interactions maintain equilibrium between procoagulant and fibrinolytic activities.
Balance Mechanism
What are the two (2) components of the balance mechanism for hemostasis?
Clotting Activation and Bleeding
What are the four (4) additional factors that support the hemostatic process?
- Endothelial Cell Function
- Plateleg Plug Formation
- Stagnation Effects
- Protective Mechanisms
Additional Factors that Support the Hemostatic Process
- Blood flow changes affect endothelial cell behavior.
- Injury to endothelium triggers hemostatic and thrombotic
responses.
Endothelial Cell Function
Additional Factors that Support the Hemostatic Process
- If vascular injury exceeds platelet capacity, hemorrhage
symptoms arise
Platelet Plug Formation
Additional Factors that Support the Hemostatic Process
- Reduced blood flow due to arterial disease or mechanical
impedance can lead to thrombus formation and
hypercoagulable states.
Stagnation Effects
Additional Factors that Support the Hemostatic Process
-
Intact endothelial cells are thromboresistant via receptor
and proteoglycan interactions. -
Coagulation proteins circulate as inactive zymogens,
balanced by anticoagulant and fibrinolytic pathways. -
Platelet procoagulant lipids are internalized within cells to
maintain hemostatic balance.
Protective Mechanisms
What are the two (2) systems involved in maintaining hemostasis?
Major System and Minor System
Major or Minor System?
- Vascular System
- Platelets
- Coagulation System
- Fibrinolytic System
- Serine protease inhibitors
Major System
Major or Minor System?
- Kinin System
- Complement System
Minor System
What are the three (3) general components of hemostasis?
- Extravascular
- Vascular
- Intravascular
General Components of Hemostasis
- Mainly the tissue surrounding the damaged BVs (e.g. skeletal and smooth muscles)
- These can contract to prevent further bleeding
- Provide back pressure on the injured vessel through
swelling and trapping of escaped blood. - Increased tissue pressure tends to collapse venules and
capillaries.
Extravascular
General Components of Hemostasis
T or F: Heavy bleeding occurs more frequently in areas with few skeletal muscles surrounding it (e.g. head)
True
Extravascular Hemostatic Component
What are the (3) factors affecting hemostasis by surrounding tissues?
- Bulk or Amount of Surrounding Tissue
- Type of Tissue Surrounding the Injured Vessel
- Tone of the Surrounding Tissue
Factors Affecting Hemostasis by Surrounding Tissues
- A wound in a fleshy area (e.g., thigh) will not bleed as
profusely as an identical wound in an area with less tissue
(e.g., scalp)
Bulk or Amount of Surrounding Tissue
Factors Affecting Hemostasis by Surrounding Tissues
-
Skeletal muscle is more absorbent and effective in
arresting hemorrhage compared to loose connective
tissue.
Type of Tissue Surrounding the Injured Vessel
Factors Affecting Hemostasis by Surrounding Tissues
- Tissue elasticity affects the amount of bleeding.
- Identical wounds in a 17-year-old with great tissue
elasticity tend to bleed less than those in a 71-year-old with
less tissue elasticity.
Tone of the Surrounding Tissue
General Components of Hemostasis
- Refers to the blood vessels
- Diseases of the blood vessels may lead to bleeding despite having functional clotting factors
Vascular
What are the three (3) components of the vascular system?
- Arteries
- Veins
- Small Vessels
What is the importance of collagen?
Blood vessel resiliency and platelet activation
T or F: When a cut occurs, collagen is exposed which initiates platelet function.
True
What is the contribution of chemicals released by blood vessels to clotting?
Promote or prevent blood clotting
What is the contribution of the surfaces of the blood vessels to clotting?
Provides sites for blood clotting
General Components of Hemostasis
A genetic disorder that affects collagen formation
Ehlers-Danlos and Marfan Syndrome
General Components of Hemostasis
T or F: Collagen contributes to the deactivation of platelets.
True
General Components of Hemostasis
- This is what’s contained plasma
Intravascular
What are the three (3) components in the intravascular system needed for blood coagulation?
- Platelets
- Clotting Factors
- Calcium
General Components of Hemostasis
What are the three (3) components of the intravascular component of hemostasis?
- Platelets
- Coagulation Proteins
- Fibrinolysis
General Components of Hemostasis
The fibrinolytic system contains ____ which is able to dissolve the clot that was formed.
Fibrinolysin or Plasmin
Fibrinolysis
The inactive form that circulates the body when it is not needed
Plasminogen
Fibrinolysis
- Responsible for activating or converting plasminogen
- Can either be exogenous or endogenous
Plasminogen Activators
Fibrinolysis
The active form that can digest the clot to allow for wound healing of damaged tissue
Plasmin
Fibrinolysis
T or F: Excessive activity of plasmin can easily dissolve the clot, making it soft and harder to heal.
True
Fibrinolysis
What are the two (2) manual methods for determining plasmin action?
- Whole blood clot lysis time
- Euglobulin lysis time
What are the two (2) divisions of hemostasis?
- Primary
- Secondary
Divisions of Hemostasis
The main objective is to form a platelet plug
Primary
Primary Division of Hemostasis
T or F: Hemorrhaging does not only mean that blood needs to come out of the body, it can also occur internally.
True
Primary Division of Hemostasis
It is only upon this certain circumstance that the components mentioned in the primary division of hemostasis will be activated.
Injury or damaged blood vessels
Primary Division of Hemostasis
What are the five (5) components needed in order for platelets to clump together at a damaged site to form a plug?
- Blood Vessels
- Platelets
- Von Willebrand’s Factor
- Calcium
- Factor 1 (Fibrinogen)
Primary Division of Hemostasis
- Allows platelet adhesion to the blood vessel’s collagen
- The disease associated with this have different types depending on the cause
Von Willebrand’s Factor
Primary Division of Hemostasis
Deficiency of this leads to bleeding
Calcium (Hypocalcemia)
Primary Division of Hemostasis
Allows platelet clumping or aggregation
Factor 1 (Fibrinogen)
Primary Division of Hemostasis
A test that assesses/screens a possible defect in the primary division of hemostasis
Bleeding Time (BT)
Primary Division of Hemostasis
Any abnormal result in BT points to a problem in what?
Platelet plug formation
Primary Division in Hemostasis
What are the five (5) methods for Bleeding Time?
- Duke’s Method
- Ivy’s Method
- Modified Ivy’s Method
- Simplate Method
- Template Method (Modification of Ivy’s)
The main objective is to stabilize the plug formed to form a firm clot
Now involves clotting factors.
Secondary
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
- A test that assesses and screens a possible defect in the clotting factors
- Not confirmatory for what specific clotting factor is impaired
- Is requested in tandem with Bleeding Time
Clotting Time
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
What are the two (2) methods for Clotting Time?
- Lee and White method
- Slide/drop method
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
What is the reference value of PT upon the addition of specific reagents?
12 to 14 seconds
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
What is the reference value of PTT/aPTT upon the addition of specific reagents?
20 to 45 seconds
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
What are the three (3) chemical processes that occur with the clotting factors to form a clot?
- Extrinsic Pathway
- Intrinsic Pathway
- Common Pathway
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
- Involves Factor 7
- Requires a specific reagent to activate this pathway
- It uses PT to assess any defects (also applies to the common pathway)
Extrinsic Pathway
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
- Involves Factors 8, 9, 11, 12, HMWK, and Prekallikrein
- Requires a specific reagent to activate this pathway
- Uses PTT to assess any defects (also applies to the common pathway)
Intrinsic Pathway
Intrinsic Pathway
This factor is the most common, especially for males.
Factor 8
Secondary Division of Hemostasis
- The activation of the either the extrinsic or intrinsic pathway to form a clot
- Involves factors 1, 2, 5, 10, and 13 (cannot be assessed by either PT/PTT)
- Utilizes both PT and PTT depending on what pathway is activated
Common Pathway
How are platelets formed?
Megakaryopoiesis
- This is produced by the liver
- When this hormone goes through the bone marrow, it activates stem cells to produce platelets
Thrombopoietin
Megakaryopoiesis
These are needed for the successful maturation of platelet-producing cells.
Interleukins 3, 6, 7, and 11
Phases/Stages of Development
- 20 to 45 µm
- Has an NC ratio of 4:1
- The nucleus is oval to kidney-shaped, placed either centrally or eccentrically, and has red-purple fine chromatin granules
- Has 1-2 nucleoli
- The cytoplasm is basophilic, non-granular, and has pseudopodia
- Has cytoplasmic tags (protrusions on the surface) due to immaturity
Megakaryoblast (MK 1)
Phases/Stages of Development
- 20 to 80µm
- An NC ratio of 4:1 to 1:1
- The nuclei (2) are oval and indented, placed either centrally or eccentrically, and have increased red-purple fine chromatin granules
- Gas 0-1 nucleoli
- The cytoplasm is basophilic, with fine azurophilic granules, and with abundant pseudopodia
- Whenever the granules are forming, cytoplasmic channels (aka the demarcating membrane system) also start to get formed
Promegakaryocyte (MK 2)
Phases/Stages of Development
- 30 to 100µm
- Has an NC ratio of 1:1 to 1:12
- The nuclei (2 or 4) are lobulated, interconnected (fused), granulated, and with a central blue purple color
- Has no nucleoli
- The cytoplasm is pale blue with an abundance of pink
- They are not really cells, these are merely fragments of the cytoplasm of one big cell
-The minimum number of nuclei needed to release platelets is 4 - Does not contain cytoplasmic tags anymore
Megakaryocyte (MK 3)
Phases/Stages of Development
- 30 to 100µm
- Has an NC ratio of 1:1 to 1:12
- The nuclei (4 or more; even numbers up to 32) are lobulated (2 or more lobes)
- The cytoplasm is granular, with demarcation lines, pale blue with an abundance of pink, and contains numerous fine azurophilic granules
- The platelets are ready to be deployed/fragmented out of the cytoplasm
Metamegakaryocyte
Phases/Stages of Development
How many days does it to complete the stages of megakaryopoiesis?
5 to 7 days
Phases/Stages of Development
Megakaryopoiesis produces how many metamegakaryocytes at a time?
Only 1
Phases/Stages of Development
T or F: The cytoplasm of a metamegakaryocyte divides, not the nucleus.
False
The cytoplasm does not divide but the nucleus does.
Phases/Stages of Development
- Division of the nucleus only but still with a complete set of 23 chromosomes each which causes the cytoplasm to expand
Endomitotic Division
What are the two (2) release of platelets theories?
- Platelet Shedding Theory
- Fragmentation/Budding Theory
Release of Platelets Theories
- Megakaryocytes will squeeze a portion of their cytoplasm through blood vessels in the bone marrow via pseudopodia
- Due to the blood flow, the cytoplasmic sheath will be cut with the platelets inside
- The fragmented portion will be dragged along the circulation
- Enzymes in our plasma will dissolve the sheath, releasing the platelets
Platelet Shedding Theory
The Release of Platelets Theories
- The platelets will fragment in the cytoplasm of the metamegakaryocyte
- It will eventually enter the sinuses/blood vessels in the bone marrow before being dragged through the circulation
Fragmentation or Budding Theory
- 2 to 4µm
- A blue cell with fine azurophilic granules—whatever we see in the cytoplasm of the metamegakaryocyte, it is the same for the platelet
- Is anucleated without a golgi and rough ER
- Approximately takes 1 week to produce
Thrombocytes
____ are circulating while the ____ are sequestered or stored in the spleen.
70% are circulating while 30% are sequestered or stored
In cases of splenomegaly, the (increased/decreased) size will attract more platelets causing a (decrease/increase) in plasma platelets.
Increased, decrease
In cases of a splenectomy, all platelets will now be found in the circulation therefore (increasing/decreasing) in number.
Increasing
What is the usual lifespan of thrombocytes?
5 to 7 or 7 to 10 day lifespan
What is the reference values of thrombocytes?
50-350 (or 140-400)x 10^9/L or 150,000-350,000 cells per µm
What are the three (3) zones in the ultra-structural zones?
- Peripheral Zones
- Sol-Gel Zones (Cytoskeleton)
- Organelle Zones
What are the five (5) components under the peripheral zones?
- Glycocalyx
- Glycoprotein Receptors
- Platelet Membranes
- Open Canalicular System
- Sub-membranous Regions
Platelets
This glycoprotein receptor is essential for platelet adhesion.
Glycoprotein 1A/IX/V (1A-9-5)
Glycoprotein 1A/IX/V
Defect of the glycoprotein complex leading to poor adhesion
Bernard Solier Syndrome
Platelets
This glycoprotein receptor is essential for platelet aggregation. (e.g. Glanzzman Thrombasthenia)
Glycoprotein 2B/3A
Ultra-structural Zones
Channels that act as openings
Open Canalicular System (OCS)
Ultra-structural Zones
Extension of the sol-gel zone
Sub-membranous Region
What are the two (2) components of the sol-gel zones?
- Microtubules and microfilaments
- Actin Myosin/Thrombostenin
Sol-gel Zones
- Maintains the shape and appearance of the cell
- It will be disrupted when activated
Microtubules and microfilaments
Sol-gel Zones
- Contractile protein that contracts upon activation to release the granuleslocated in the organelle zone
Actin Mysoin/Thrombostenin
Hi, please study the platelet granules and overview of hemostasis.
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