Hemostasis Flashcards
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Hemorrhage
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The loss of a large amount of blood from the vessels
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Hemostasis
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Is a sequence of responses that stops bleeding
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Three mechanisms reduce blood loss
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Vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, and blood clotting ( coagulation)
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Which blood element takes part in Hemostasis
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Platelets
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What is the second step in the process of Hemostasis
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Platelet plug formation
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What is the third step in the process of Hemostasis
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Blood clotting ( coagulation)
