Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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The definition of fibrinolysis and the reason behind the uncoagulated state of blood inside the blood vessels.

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Hemostasis can be defined as the sequence of the responses that stops the bleeding in an injured person. The hemostatic response of a healthy person should be quick in the cases of ruptures or damaged blood vessels. This response is localized to the damaged region and is carefully controlled to be a most effective method.

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