The Blood Clotting Process
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Objective
I can describe the sequence of events that occur during blood clotting.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Blood is a type of connective tissue made of living cells suspended in a nonliving matrix called plasma.
- 2
The three distinct layers that emerge when blood is placed in a centrifuge are erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.
- 3
The process of hemostasis involves the blood vessel constricting itself, platelets gathering to create a plug, and reinforcement from fibrin threads.
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Practice
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What is the first step the body takes to stop bleeding after an injury, such as cutting your thumb?
What role do platelets play in the process of hemostasis?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe the three main steps that occur in hemostasis (blood clotting) after an injury, such as cutting your finger.”
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