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Which of the following substances enzymatically causes the polymerization of plasma fibrinogen? - Thrombin Which statement is correct: Damaged tissue releases a substance called tissue fibrinogen, which is mainly composed of phospholipids Damage to the vessel wall initiates what is called the intrinsic pathway The activation of protein coagulation factor plus the release of platelet thromboplastin eventually leads directly to the formation of thrombin The actual blood clotting is ...

What findings are expected on renal biopsy? - Answer Tubulitis, interstitial infiltrate A 58-year-old man reports fatigability and right flank pain during a regular checkup. He is a heavy smoker (30 cigarettes daily) and has worked in the rubber industry for more than 20 years. The rest of his history is non-contributory. Physical is positive for a palpable right flank mass. What test will most likely confirm the expected diagnosis? - Answer Urinalysis

A 68-year-old woman presents with shortness of breath, fatigue, dry cough, and ankle swelling. Symptoms started 6 weeks ago; she dismissed them as stress- related, but they have worsened in intensity and frequency. She becomes short of breath with any exertion, such as climbing stairs. She feels like she may pass out and has to sit when she gets lightheaded. Her breathing is worse when lying down. She denies productive cough, fever, or chest pain. She notes she has had no medical care in t...

A 25-year-old overweight African American man presents with concerns about his blood pressure. 3 months ago, he reports elevated blood pressure at a work health fair. He has checked his blood pressure in local grocery stores and he knows that the readings were "above normal." He has a strong family history of hypertension. His blood pressure is 175/95 mm Hg in the left arm and 172/99 mm Hg in the right arm. What will most likely be seen on fundoscopic examination? - Cotton-wool patches A...