Lecture 35 - Vascular Reactions to Injury Flashcards
1
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What is normal haemostasis?
A
A physiological response of blood vessels to injury, to prevent blood loss.
2
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How is normal haemostasis accomplished?
A
By cooperation between platelets, the proteins of the plasma-based coagulation cascade, and endothelial cells.
3
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How is normal haemostasis limited and controlled?
A
By feedback loops and natural antagonists.