What is the correct order of hemostasis?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the sequence of processes involved in hemostasis, which is the body's response to bleeding. The question seeks to understand the various stages such as vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, and coagulation.
Answer
1) Vascular spasm, 2) Platelet plug formation, 3) Coagulation cascade activation, 4) Fibrin clot formation
The final answer is 1) Vascular spasm (constriction of the blood vessel), 2) Formation of a temporary platelet plug, 3) Activation of the coagulation cascade, 4) Formation of the fibrin plug or final clot.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 1) Vascular spasm (constriction of the blood vessel), 2) Formation of a temporary platelet plug, 3) Activation of the coagulation cascade, 4) Formation of the fibrin plug or final clot.
More Information
Hemostasis is a critical process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Each step plays an essential role in forming a stable blood clot.
Tips
A common mistake is not distinguishing between the primary steps of hemostasis and the detailed mechanisms within each step.
Sources
- Hemostasis: Stages and How the Process Stops Blood Flow - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Hemostasis | Anatomy and Physiology II - courses.lumenlearning.com
- The web page with info on - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
