After a blood vessel injury, which of the following initiates hemostasis?

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Vasoconstriction is the initial response to a blood vessel injury and serves to decrease blood flow to the site of injury. This allows for the formation of a platelet plug and activation of the coagulation cascade to ultimately form a stable clot. Endothelial communication and vasodilation are not immediate responses to blood vessel injury, while platelet function inhibition would hinder the process of hemostasis rather than initiate it.

After a Blood Vessel Injury, Which of the Following Initiates