For Breaks or Ruptures in Large Arteries, the Mechanism of Hemostasis

question 134

Multiple Choice

For breaks or ruptures in large arteries, the mechanism of hemostasis that must occur first is:

• A)platelet plug formation
• B)chemical clotting
• C)vascular spasm
• D)both A and B

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Definitions:

Bundle Branches

Pathways in the heart's electrical conduction system that transmit impulses to cause coordinated contraction of the ventricles.

Isoelectric Line

The baseline of an electrocardiogram (ECG) where there is no electrical activity in the heart, representing the time between heartbeats.

Electrical Activity

Movements of electrons or ions that produce currents and voltages in biological systems, crucial for nerve and muscle function.

ECG

An electrocardiogram, a diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the heart to check for different heart conditions.