Describe the five different ways that different anticoagulant drugs work to prevent a blood clot from forming
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Some anticoagulant drugs inhibit the action of clotting factors in the blood, or they inhibit the formation of those clotting factors in the liver. Other anticoagulant drugs prevent platelets from adhering to the site of injury or prevent platelets from clumping together to begin the formation of a clot. Still other anticoagulant drugs decrease the viscosity (thickness) of the blood and increase red blood cell flexibility to promote the flow of blood.
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A) glutamate B) seratonin C) melatonin D) endorphins
Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT
A) a person's irrational fears. B) a person's low self-esteem. C) a valid concern. D) intense devotion.
Autologous stem cell transplantation is a procedure in which
a. there is a high rejection rate. b. stem cells are transferred to the patient from an HLA-matched donor. c. stem cells are transferred to the patient from an identical twin. d. stem cells are harvested from the patient and then returned to the same patient.
Which of the following is a financial advantage of having a high level of wellness?
A) Lower health care costs B) Higher productivity C) Lower risks of depression D) Better emotional health