Hemostasis is a quick and localized sequence (cascade) of events that helps to prevent a hemorrhage from occurring when a blood vessel is damaged. Hemostasis involves – amongst other things – the formation of a platelet plug. Describe the three steps involved in the formation of a platelet plug. What complication may arise if a platelet plug (thrombus) were to detach and travel through the circulatory system? How does Aspirin help prevent a thrombus from occurring?

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Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.