vascular biology

How Do Blood Vessels Respond to Injury?

Upon injury, blood vessels initiate a repair process involving:
- Vasoconstriction to reduce blood loss.
- Platelet aggregation and clot formation to seal the injury site.
- Inflammation to remove debris and recruit cells for repair.
- Proliferation and migration of endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells to rebuild the vessel wall.
- Remodeling to restore normal vessel structure and function.

Frequently asked queries:

Partnered Content Networks

Relevant Topics