The discussion centers on the process of blood coagulation, specifically how blood transitions from a liquid state to a solid form. Coagulation begins with platelets binding to collagen, activating the platelets, and forming a clot, while coagulation proteins reinforce the clot with fibrin. It is clarified that serum, the liquid component of blood, does not solidify but remains liquid after coagulation occurs. This distinction is crucial for understanding the coagulation process in medical contexts.
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zomgwtf said:
Moonbear said:
Hey Moonbear nice to see you back anyway. sameeralord said:Yes I asked the question to get rid of that misunderstanding
Moonbear said:I should be around a little more often again...at least for a little while. My med students had their last gross anatomy exam today (the board subject exam, which is a standardized exam given across the country) and are off enjoying spring break now. I think they must have done well, because several came up to me after the exam to tell me they were happy and that my lectures covered exactly what was on the exam, which is good news to me too! (This was the first year I gave some of those lectures, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that I emphasized the right content since I didn't have enough time to go over everything.)
Now I get a week and a half off from teaching, then I volunteer for two weeks in their neuro course. I'm not assigned to teach it, but I love the subject and still can't figure out why I get assigned to teach things that are as remote from my actual research interests as possible and not assigned to teach the things I know best.
I'm glad to hear about your success. Keep it up . Have to make the most of the time you are here. May be you can help me with this neurotransmitter question