Which of the following best describes the correct sequence of events involved in hemostasis?

A) vascular spasm, platelet plug, production of thrombin, production of fibrin
B) production of fibrin, platelet plug, vascular spasm, conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
C) vascular spasm, platelet plug, conversion of prothrombin to fibrin
D) platelet plug, production of thrombin, production of fibrin, vascular spasm
E) vascular spasm, conversion of calcium ions to thrombin, platelet plug, production of fibrin


Answer: A) vascular spasm, platelet plug, production of thrombin, production of fibrin

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