Hemostasis — process?
Stops bleeding via vessel constriction, platelets, coagulation.
Hemostasis — process?
Stops bleeding and maintains blood flow.
Coagulation cascade — pathway?
Series of reactions forming fibrin from clotting factors.
Vascular Spasm — role?
Immediate vessel constriction after injury.
Warfarin — mechanism?
Vitamin K antagonist inhibiting clotting factor synthesis.
Platelet Plug Formation — step?
Platelet activation and aggregation.
Coagulation Cascade — purpose?
Forms stable fibrin clot.
Thrombus — definition?
Locally formed blood clot.
Embolus — definition?
Traveling clot or material.
Intrinsic Pathway — triggered by?
Contact with exposed collagen.
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