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The single most favorable factor that can help prevent clots from forming in undamaged blood vessels is to not smoke. It is also advisable not to take any medications that may aggravate or encourage the blood to clot.
Sharon Fisher
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Why does redness occur during injury?
Redness is a vasodilatation of nearby undamaged blood vessels.
Platelets prevent blood loss by forming a?
By forming a clot
What prevents platelets from adhering to undamaged blood vessels?
This is prevented by prostacyclin (prostaglandin I2, PGI2) and nitric oxide released from the endothelium.
What prevent blood from flowing backward in blood vessels?
veins have valves in them that prevent backflow
What helps to prevent inappropriate clotting?
1. Avoid sitting for prolonged periods; e.g. while work, studying or traveling. 2. Maintain a healthy lifestyle: regular exercise, eat well, stop smoking, avoid tight clothing, avoid sitting cross-legged. Avoid any behavior that might lead to vessel obstruction or poor circulation.
What is the classification of Coumadin?
coumadin (warfarin) is in a class of anticoagulants (blood thinners) its helps prevent blood clots
What blood vessels contain valves and why?
Only veins contain valves. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood.
Which of the following is taken to prevent blood clots from forming in the cardiovascular system?
Answer is D. anticoagulants
Simple squamous tissue that lines the heart blood vessels and lymphatic vessels is called what?
it is called Endothelium (endothelial layer) composed of simple squamous epithelium forming a countinuous barrier.
What connects the arterioles and venules?
Capillaries are microscopic blood vessels that connect arterioles to venules. These blood vessels facilitate the movement between the blood and the tissues.
Blood clots are partly due to the action of?
platelets, which are small cell fragments in the blood. When there is an injury to blood vessels, platelets are activated and adhere to the site of injury, forming a plug. This plug can then attract more platelets and other components of the blood, leading to the formation of a clot. The clot helps to prevent excessive bleeding and promote wound healing.
What the blood vessels?
Blood Vessels-are the passageway of blood.
