Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134478753
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Hemostasis is the term given to the process of the clotting of blood after an injury that resulted in blood loss. It is a multistep process that comprises vascular spasm, platelet phase, coagulation, retraction, and fibrinolysis

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