________ are the blood cells, whose decrease in number can affect the clotting of blood.
A
Leucocytes
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B
Erythrocytes
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C
Thrombocytes
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D
Both a and b
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Solution
The correct option is C Thrombocytes Blood is a fluid connective tissue with cells in the fluid matrix. Leucocytes, erythrocytes and thrombocytes are different formed elements found in the blood.
Thrombocytes play an important role in the clotting of blood. Clotting disorder is the clinical condition caused due to reduction in the number of thrombocytes. This may result in excessive loss of blood from the body.
Leucocytes or WBCs are involved in immune response of the body.
Erythrocytes or RBCs are cells which carry respiratory gases across the body.
Neither leucocytes or erythrocytes are involved in clotting of blood.