Bleeding Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What occurs as the first step of “Hemostasis”?
A
There is a reactionary “knee jerk” vasoconstriction, which is transient.
2
Q
What causes this transient vasoconstriction?
A
It is both a neuronal reflex as well as a response by the adjacent endothelial cells to release “endothelin”.
