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Normal Clotting Mechanisms

Hemostasis

Goal: Minimizing blood loss when injured

1.

Vascular Response

vasoconstriction

2.

Platelet response

Activated during injury

Form clumps (agglutination)

3.

Plasma Clotting Factors

Factors I – XIII

Intrinsic pathway

Extrinsic pathway

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Comments:

Hematologic System, Oncologic Disorders & Anemias

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