Hemostasis isthe arrest of bleeding, whether it be by normal vasoconstriction (the vessel walls closing temporarily), by an abnormal obstruction (such as a plaque) or by coagulation or surgical means (such as ligation). The term comes from the Greek roots heme, blood + stasis, halt = halt ...
The three mechanisms involved in maintaining hemostasis are vascular spasm, the formation of platelet aggregates, and blood clotting. A sudden blood...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a...