Primary Haemostasis Flashcards
How are platelets formed
Fragmentation of megakaryocytes
What is the name of the process by which platelets are formed
Endoreduplication
What 2 substances control endoreduplication
Thrombopoietin
Colony stimulating factors
How long does endoreduplication last
10 days in in humans
True or false, platelets are nucleated biconvex discs
False, they are non nucleated
Where do the platelets remain for the duration of the their lifetime
Intravascular space
How long is the lifetime of platelets
8-10 days
What functions do platelets have
Adhesive and contractile functions
What are the growth phases of platelets
Stem cell, multipotent progenitor cell, commited megakaryocyte, immature megakaryocyte, mature megakaryocyte, platelets
What is the main hematopoietic growth factor that regulates endoreduplication
Thrombopoietin
Where is thrombopoietin produced
Liver and kidney
What does the hormone thrombopoietin stimulate
Production and differentiation of megakaryocytes
What are the specific antigens on platelets called ?
HPA
What is the name of the three granules in platelets
Alpha, dense, lysosomes
What are the names of the content in dense granules
ADP/ATP
Calcium
Serotonin
What are the functions of the Dense contents
ADP/ATP- PLT agonist
Calcium- Regulates PLT activation
Serotonin- Promotes Vasoconstriction