Pediatrics & Child Health: Hemeostasis and Clinical Understanding

To promote vasoconstriction and reduce blood flow to damaged tissues.

To initiate the formation of platelet plugs and activate coagulation factors. (correct)

To stimulate the breakdown of fibrin clots once tissue repair is complete.

To release anticoagulants that prevent blood clot formation.

It refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. (correct)

It is the removal of damaged or old blood cells from circulation.

It is the production of new blood cells in response to bleeding or injury.

It is the process of blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding.

Deficiency in von Willebrand factor

Autoimmune destruction of platelets (correct)

Excessive intake of vitamin K

Increased production of thromboxane A2

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