Question

Match each mediator with its classification:

vWF
Antithrombin III
Plasminogen
Alpha-antiplasmin
a) vWF: Coagulation, Antithrombin III: Anti-coagulation, Plasminogen: Fibrinolysis, Alpha-antiplasmin: Platelet aggregation
b) vWF: Platelet aggregation, Antithrombin III: Anti-inflammatory, Plasminogen: Coagulation, Alpha-antiplasmin: Fibrinolysis
c) vWF: Platelet aggregation, Antithrombin III: Anti-coagulation, Plasminogen: Fibrinolysis, Alpha-antiplasmin: Coagulation
d) vWF: Platelet aggregation, Antithrombin III: Anti-coagulation, Plasminogen: Fibrinolysis, Alpha-antiplasmin: Platelet aggregation

Answer 1

The correct classification for the mediators are von Willebrand factor c. (vWF) for platelet aggregation, Antithrombin III for anti-coagulation, Plasminogen for fibrinolysis, and Alpha-antiplasmin for inhibiting fibrinolysis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The classifications for the mediators in question are as follows:

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• von Willebrand factor (vWF): Involved in platelet aggregation
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• Antithrombin III: Functions as an anticoagulant by inactivating enzymes in the coagulation cascade
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• Plasminogen: A precursor to plasmin and important in the process of fibrinolysis, the breakdown of blood clots
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• Alpha-antiplasmin: Inhibits fibrinolysis by inactivating plasmin, thus counteracting the breakdown of fibrin clots

A correct match would therefore be option c): vWF: Platelet aggregation, Antithrombin III: Anti-coagulation, Plasminogen: Fibrinolysis, Alpha-antiplasmin: Coagulation