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Normal Mechanisms of Haemostatic Control (view source)
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==Platelet Responses==
==Platelet Responses==
Platelet responses are critical in maintaining haemostasis. When platelets are activated, the haemostatic plug is formed. Regulation by thrombosthenin gives clot organisation and fibrin formation; the clot continues to organise and contract over the 3-5 days following formation.
Platelet responses are critical in maintaining haemostasis. When platelets are activated, the haemostatic plug is formed. Regulation by the contractile platelet protein thrombosthenin gives clot organisation and fibrin formation; the clot continues to organise and contract over the 3-5 days following formation. Thrombosthenin is present in platelet granules and in the platelet membrane.
A series of events activates platelets to allow them to form the haemostatic plug:
A series of events activates platelets to allow them to form the haemostatic plug: