The first step in normal hemostasis after vessel injury, mediated by a reflex neurogenic mechanism and endothelin, is:
1) Platelet adhesion
2) Vasoconstriction
3) Fibrin formation
4) Clot dissolution
π Explanation:
Correct answer: B) Immediately after injury, transient arteriolar vasoconstriction (via neurogenic reflex and endothelin) reduces blood flow. This is followed by primary hemostasis (platelet plug formation) and secondary hemostasis (coagulation cascade activation and fibrin formation), then clot repair and dissolution.