4. Haemostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when you cut yourself?
A
- You Bleed at the Site of the Injury
- The Bleeding Stops - You form a Clot
- The Clot Remains Confined to the Site of the Injury
- 1 week later, the Clot has Vanished
2
Q
What is Responsible for Clot Formation?
A
- Platelets
- Von Willebrands Factor
- Coagulation Factors
3
Q
What causes Platelet / Coagulation Factor Activation?
A
Signals:
- Abnormal Surface
- Physiological Activator
