Blood Clotting Flashcards
1
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1
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Thromboplastin and Serotonin are released from platelets at the site of injury
2
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2
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This causes the muscle to contract around the wound to reduce the gap
3
Q
3
A
A scab is formed as the clot dries out, stopping pathogens from entering
4
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4
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Epidermal cells grow beneath the scab, collagen fibres reinforce the skin
