Title: Explain the concepts of hemostasis/coagulation and fibrinolysis.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology II (14102-II) > Section: Applying the Principles of Hemostasis/Coagulation

Explanation should include

- the three phases of hemostasis
- fibrinolysis
- the role of platelets
- the five major steps of the mechanism of coagulation
- intrinsic pathway
- extrinsic pathway
- common pathway
- the role of the coagulation factors
- factor deficiencies
- vascular fragility.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are platelets considered primary in the coagulation process?
- How does a breach in the integrity of the vein trigger the coagulation process?
- How does fibrinogen turn into fibrin?
- What is fibrinolysis and why is it important?