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What is Hemostasis? – Video
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- Hemostasis is the formation of a blood clot to stop bleeding or fight against pathogens.
- Vascular spasms decrease the size of the wound.
- First, platelets adhere to the wound and recruit other chemicals to help with the process.
- Next, fibrin mesh forms.
- After the cross-links are made, the blood clot is formed.
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