The megakaryoblast repeatedly mitoses but _________ does not occure, resulting in a stage IV megakaryocyte
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Card 7
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The mature megakaryoblast presses against a sinusoid in the _________ and sends cytoplasmic extensions through the _______ wall, which rupture and release platelets into the bloodstream
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Card 8
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The series of reactions set in motion to stop bleeding after a blood vessel wall breaks
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Card 9
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There are essentially three steps to haemostasis: vascular spasm, platelet plug formation and ___________
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Card 10
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During vascular spasm, blood vessels ____________ to significantly reduce blood loss
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Card 11
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Vascular spasm can reduce blood loss for about ________ minutes
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Card 12
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When platelets aggregate and stick together, which step in haemostasis is this?
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Card 13
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Which plasma protein stabilises bound platelets and collagen fibers?
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Card 14
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When platelets adhere to collagen, they release chemical messengers including: _______, serotonin and thromboxane A2
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Name the potent aggregating agent released by platelets that causes more platelets to stick and release their contents
