Platelet Function Flashcards

1
Q

What does Prostacyclin do? Phospholipase A2?

A

Inhibits platelet aggregation.
Prevents thrombus formation.
PA2 does the opposite.

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2
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How does thrombocytopenia generally present?

A

Petechiae, Purpura

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3
Q

Pathogenesis of ITP

A

Antibody attaches to platelet and is engulfed by splenic macrophages.

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