Physiology · Cardiovascular System · Hard
Thromboxane
Meaning: Eicosanoid made by activated platelets that promotes clumping and vasoconstriction.
In practice: Low-dose aspirin blocks its production via COX-1, reducing clot formation.
Word parts
- thromb- means clot
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Which word means: The process by which cells engulf and digest foreign particles.
Answer: Phagocytosis
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Answer: Uptake
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