Haemostatic mechanisms are effective for completely arresting bleeding from small vessels, but ruptured medium to large vessels require external intervention to stop the bleeding.

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Haemostatic mechanisms such as vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and blood clotting are effective in stopping bleeding from small vessels. However, for ruptured medium to large vessels, external intervention such as compression, suturing, or ligation may be required to stop the bleeding.

Haemostatic Mechanisms Are Effective for Completely Arresting Bleeding from Small