Hemostasis — process?
Stops bleeding via vessel constriction, platelets, coagulation.
Coagulation cascade — pathway?
Series of reactions forming fibrin from clotting factors.
Warfarin — mechanism?
Vitamin K antagonist inhibiting clotting factor synthesis.
Hemostasis — process?
Stops bleeding and maintains blood flow.
Vascular Spasm — role?
Immediate vessel constriction after injury.
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.
Answer 9 questions on Understanding Hemostasis and Coagulation.
1. What is an antiplatelet agent?
2. Which of the following clotting factors is vitamin K-dependent and plays a crucial role in the coagulation cascade?
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