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Cardiovascular System: Blood
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Section 5

Hemostasis

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Overview of Hemostasis

Hemostasis is the natural process that stops blood loss when an injury occurs.

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Vascular Spasm

Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of the blood vessels, which reduces blood loss during injury.

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Platelet Plug Formation

At the site of vessel injury, platelets stick together to create a plug, which is the beginning of blood clot formation.

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Coagulation

Coagulation is the process by which a blood clot forms to reduce blood loss after damage to a blood vessel.

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Role of Vitamin K

Vitamin K is an essential factor of the coagulation cascade.

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Clot Retraction and Repair

Clot retraction is the shrinking of a blood clot facilitated by thrombolytic agents.

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Fibrinolysis

Fibrinolysis is a process of breaking down clots in order to prevent them from growing and becoming problematic.

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