SUBSTANCES Flashcards
1
Q
It inhibits platelet activation and stimulates vasodilation
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Prostacyclin
2
Q
This coats the endothelial cell surface and weakly enhances activity of antithrombin-III
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Heparan sulfate
3
Q
This is an endothelial surface receptor for thrombin (binds and inactivates thrombin)
A
Thrombomodulin (Endothelial C receptor)
4
Q
Thin enhances anticoagulant and fibrinolytic action of protein C
A
Tissue factor pathway inhibitor
5
Q
Converts plasminogen to plasmin
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Tissue plsminogen activator
6
Q
This stimulates vasodilation
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Adenosine
7
Q
It is required for plt adhesion to site of vessel injury
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vWF (Weibel - Plade bodies)
8
Q
This helps cells stick to each other and to their surroundings.
A
PECAMs (Platelet Endothelial - cell adhesion molecules)
