How Blood Clots Form: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide #3636375 (License: Personal Use)

The image depicts the sequential stages of hemostasis: initial vascular injury triggers platelet adhesion and aggregation, followed by coagulation cascade activation that converts fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin strands. These strands form a stable mesh that traps red blood cells and reinforces the platelet plug, sealing the breach and preventing excessive bleeding.

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