Learning Objectives

• Describe the hemostatic response
• Describe the events in hemostasis
• Explain the structure and functions of platelets
• Describe the process of activation of platelets
• Discuss the secondary hemostasis process
• Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation mechanisms
• Explain the different anti-clotting systems
• Resources

Hemostasis

• what is hemostasis?
• what are the 2 phases of a hemostatic response?
• what are the 3 stages of hemostasis?
• what happens in clot retraction?

Platelet Plug Formation

• Platelet Factors
• what are the 3 steps of platelet plug formation?
• what factors inhibit platelet activation?

Coagulation Cascade