Author Question: The process of fibrinolysis is to 1. stop blood flow. 2. remove a blood clot. 3. promote ... (Read 39 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The process of fibrinolysis is to

1. stop blood flow.
2. remove a blood clot.
3. promote enzymes.
4. increase blood flow.

Question 2

Anticoagulants are used to

1. increase the number of platelets.
2. prevent the formation of blood clots.
3. shorten the prothrombin time.
4. dissolve blood clots.

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Fibrin stops blood.
Rationale 2: Fibrinolysis is the removal of a clot in order to release plasminogen.
Rationale 3: Hemostasis increases enzymes.
Rationale 4: None of the clotting cascade leads to an increase in blood flow.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Anticoagulants do not increase the number of platelets.
Rationale 2: Anticoagulants do not prevent the formation of blood clots.
Rationale 3: Anticoagulants are used to prevent the enlargement of clots and do not shorten the prothrombin time.
Rationale 4: Thrombolytics are used to dissolve clots.