The Proteinaceous Meshwork That Holds a Thrombus Together Is Composed

question 13

Multiple Choice

The proteinaceous meshwork that holds a thrombus together is composed of:

• A) Collagen
• B) Elastic fibers
• C) Fibrin
• D) Fibrinogen
• E) Plasmin

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Definitions:

Concentration

The amount of a substance per defined space or volume; in a solution, it is the amount of solute dissolved in a unit volume of solvent.

Distilled Water

Water that has been purified through distillation, removing impurities and minerals.

Salt

Molecule consisting of a cation other than hydrogen and an anion other than hydroxide.

Hypertonic Solution

A solution that has a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell than inside, causing water to leave the cell, potentially leading to cell shrinkage or crenation.