Which of the following is a role of platelets in secondary hemostasis?
a. To provide factors needed for serine protease activation
b. To initiate cross-linking of the fibrin monomers
c. To activate thrombin
d. To initiate contact activation
Correct Answer: A
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Diminished cardiac and urinary output, hypotension, and tachycardia are signs of:
a. pseudocholinesterase deficiency syndrome b. disseminated intravascular coagulopathy c. malignant hyperthermia d. shock
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Which of the following describes an increase in blood pressure and an increase in cholesterol level?
A. Lifestyle or behavioral factors B. Normal age-related factors C. Chronic illnesses with long durations D. None of the above
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