level: Level 1
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Level 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a rapid, local prevention of blood in damaged blood vessels | haemostasis |
| smooth muscles contract to restrict blood flow | vascular spasm |
| creates a blockage by coagulating blood | platelet plug formation |
| enhances the plug by creating a fibrin mesh | blood clotting |
| tightens clots, pulls wounds/ damaged vessel edges together | clot retraction |
| the process of dissolving a clot | fibrinolysis |
| blocks platelet aggregation and platelet plug formation | asprin |
| interferes with the action of vitamin K | warfarin |
| a natural anticoagulant which inhibits thrombin | heparin |