Which of the following explains the difference between primary hemostasis and secondary hemostasis? Select all that apply

1. Primary hemostasis is characterized by vascular contraction.
2. Primary hemostasis is characterized by platelet adhesion.
3. Primary hemostasis is the stage in which a soft aggregate plug is formed.
4. Secondary hemostasis is responsible for stabilizing the soft clot and maintaining vasoconstriction.
5. The coagulation cascade is activated during primary hemostasis.


1. Primary hemostasis is characterized by vascular contraction.
2. Primary hemostasis is characterized by platelet adhesion.
3. Primary hemostasis is the stage in which a soft aggregate plug is formed.
4. Secondary hemostasis is responsible for stabilizing the soft clot and maintaining vasoconstriction.

Rationale: Primary hemostasis is characterized by vascular contraction. Primary hemostasis is characterized by vascular contraction, platelet adhesion, and formation of a soft aggregate plug. Primary hemostasis is characterized by platelet adhesion Primary hemostasis is characterized by vascular contraction, platelet adhesion, and formation of a soft aggregate plug. Primary hemostasis is the stage in which a soft aggregate plug is formed. Primary hemostasis is characterized by vascular contraction, platelet adhesion, and formation of a soft aggregate plug. Secondary hemostasis is responsible for stabilizing the soft clot and maintaining vasoconstriction. The clot is stabilized during the secondary phase and is initiated when the coagulation cascade is activated at the time of injury. The coagulation cascade is activated during primary hemostasis. The coagulation cascade is activated during secondary hemostasis.

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