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Name the blood cells, whose reduction in number can cause clotting disorder, leading to excessive loss of blood from the body?

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Thrombocytes
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Erythrocytes
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Leucocytes
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Neutrophils
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Solution

The correct option is A Thrombocytes
Thrombocytes are also called Platelets. They are the vital component of blood. It's basic function is to stop bleeding by clumping and clotting blood vessel injuries. Its main function is to contribute to hemostasis that is the process of stop bleeding by adhesion.

A reduction in number of thrombocytes can lead to clotting disorders which will result in excessive loss of blood from the body. As thrombocytes play a major role in the clotting process. These are also called blood platelets.

Erythrocytes, also referred to as Red Blood Cells (RBCs) are the cells that circulate oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues of the body.

WBCs are also called leukocytes or leucocytes. They are cells of the immune system, which is mainly responsible for protecting and fighting against invading pathogens.

Neutrophils are a type of phagocytic cells that take part in attacking and digesting the invading pathogenic organisms. They clean the cellular debris and invading bacteria that enter the blood, by performing phagocytosis.

So, for the given question the correct answer is "Thrombocytes".

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