Pathophysiology- Chapter 3 questions with answers 2024

Pathophysiology- Chapter 3What is hematopoiesis? - correct answer process of forming blood What are the components of blood? - correct answer Plasma: liquid protein Leukocytes: White Blood Cells Erythrocytes: Red Blood Cells *Hemaglobin-oxygen carrying component * Hematocrit - amount of blood volume occupied by erythrocytes Thrombocytes: Platelets What is hemostasis? - correct answer stoppage of blood flow When is hemostasis normal? - correct answer When it seals a blood vessel to prevent hemorrhage When is hemostasis abnormal? - correct answer When it causes inappropriate clotting or when clotting is insufficient to stop blood flow What are the five stages of hemostasis? - correct answer 1. Vessel spasm 2. Formation of the platelet plug 3. Blood coagulation or development of an insoluble fibrin clot 4. Clot retraction 5. Clot dissolution Leukocytes are : - correct answer key players in the inflammatory response and in fighting infections What is the normal range of leukocytes ? - correct answer 5,000-10,000 cells/mL blood