A Normal Event in the Process of Blood Clotting Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

A normal event in the process of blood clotting is the

• A) production of erythropoietin.
• B) conversion of fibrin to fibrinogen.
• C) activation of prothrombin to thrombin.
• D) increase in platelets.
• E) synthesis of hemoglobin.

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Definitions:

Tentorium Cerebelli

A fold of the dura mater that separates the cerebellum from the inferior portion of the occipital lobes.

Falx Cerebri

A strong, arched fold of dura mater that descends vertically in the longitudinal fissure between the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain.

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information throughout the body.

Brainstem

The central trunk of the brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, and responsible for regulating vital functions.