What Do Vascular Spasms Contribute to the Process of Hemostasis

question 31

Multiple Choice

What do vascular spasms contribute to the process of hemostasis?

• A) Vascular spasms cause activated platelets to release the contents of their granules.
• B) Vascular spasms transform fibrinogen into fibrin.
• C) Vascular spasms decrease blood vessel diameter to limit blood loss.
• D) Vascular spasms cause platelets to adhere to exposed collagen.

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Definitions:

Emotional Responses

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