The clotting process can be divided into three main stages: 1. Vascular spasm: This is the immediate response to blood vessel injury, where the vessel constricts to reduce blood flow. 2. Platelet plug formation: Platelets adhere to the damaged area, aggregate, and form a temporary "platelet plug". 3. Coagulation cascade: A series of enzymatic reactions that lead to the formation of a stable fibrin clot.
