Platelet Function Flashcards
1
Q
What does Prostacyclin do? Phospholipase A2?
A
Inhibits platelet aggregation.
Prevents thrombus formation.
PA2 does the opposite.
2
Q
How does thrombocytopenia generally present?
A
Petechiae, Purpura
3
Q
Pathogenesis of ITP
A
Antibody attaches to platelet and is engulfed by splenic macrophages.