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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