Week 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Name the mineral and one fat soluble vitamin that is required for normal blood clotting?
A
- Calcium (Ca 2+)
- Vitamin K (Microbiota, greens, grains, meat)
2
Q
Blood is donated to a blood bank has the Ca 2+ removed what effect would this have on the clotting of this blood?
A
Stop it clotting.
3
Q
Name the three stages of HAEMostasis?
A
- Vasospasm
- Platelet Plug
- Blood coagulation (via fibrin formation)
4
Q
Plasma is blood minus what?
A
Formed elements.
5
Q
Would thickening of the tunica interna and media reduce or increase the size of the lumen?
A
Reduce, therefore decrease blood flow.
