A platelet plug forms within minutes and can stop bleeding in small vessels, but larger vessels require a reinforced blood clot for hemostasis.
1. Forms in less than a few minutes 2. It is sufficient to halt blood loss in the smallest vessels 3. Bigger vessels require reinforcement in the form of a blood clot
| Front | What is platelet plug formation? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. Forms in less than a few minutes 2. It is sufficient to halt blood loss in the smallest vessels 3. Bigger vessels require reinforcement in the form of a blood clot |
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