Bleeding and Hemorrhage
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Flashcards covering different types of bleeding and the body's response to it.
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Hemorrhage
The loss of blood, either internally or externally.
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External Bleeding
Bleeding from the outside of the body.
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Arterial Bleeding
Bright red blood that spurts in time with the pulse; often the worst case of bleeding.
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Venous Bleeding
Darker colored blood that flows more steadily, under less pressure than arterial bleeding.
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Capillary Bleeding
Dark red blood that oozes steadily but slowly, typically because of low pressure.
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Vasoconstriction
Narrowing of cut blood vessel ends to reduce blood flow.
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Clotting (Coagulation)
The process of blood forming clots to stop bleeding.
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