Introduction to Hemostasis

Introduction to Hemostasis

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Biology

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Fea Reyes

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hemostasis?

Back

Hemostasis is the process of blood clot formation to stop bleeding following a blood vessel injury.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main processes involved in hemostasis?

Back

Coagulation (formation of blood clot) and Fibrinolysis (lysis of the clot after repair).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the major systems involved in hemostasis?

Back

Blood vessel, platelets, coagulation proteins, fibrinolysis, and serine protease inhibitors.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the minor systems involved in hemostasis?

Back

Kinin system and complement system.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is primary hemostasis?

Back

Primary hemostasis refers to the response to vascular injury that produces a platelet plug at the site of damage.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the steps involved in primary hemostasis?

Back

1. Vasoconstriction 2. Platelet adhesion 3. Platelet activation 4. Platelet aggregation 5. Platelet secretion 6. Platelet plug formation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of vasoconstriction in hemostasis?

Back

Vasoconstriction narrows the blood vessel lumen to reduce blood flow at the injury site.

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