What are naturally occurring anticoagulants? What is their role?

What will be an ideal response?


Naturally occurring anticoagulants are part of the coagulation system that hinders or prevents coagulation. They are an important part of the checks and balances of the coagulation system so that the coagulation cascade can be reigned in and/or stopped.

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Which finding indicates that a patient who received a blow to the head is suffering from something other than a simple concussion?

A) He cannot remember what happened B) He asks the same questions over and over C) His heart rate is 92 beats/min and his blood pressure is 144/86 mmHg D) His pupils are noticeably unequal when assessed

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four lobes in the cerebrum?

A. Parietal B. Temporal C. Occipital D. Lateral

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A phone call regarding the side effects of a medication can be answered by 

A. the nurse practitioner. B. the medical assistant. C. only the physician. D. the medical technologist.

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Is it acceptable for the radiographer to use such slang terms as "zap" or "shoot" to describe radiographic procedures?

What will be an ideal response?

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