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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.
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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Solution
The correct option is D Thrombocytes
Thrombocytes
● Platelets or thrombocytes are the smallest blood cells.
● They are most in number in the blood.
● They are responsible for initiation of blood clotting reactions when the blood vessels are ruptured.
● The life span of platelets is 5 to 9 days.
Thrombocytes
● Decrease in the platelet count in the body can lead to thrombocytopenia.
● Even minor scrapes and bruises can bleed heavily due to the reduction in clot formation in this condition.
● Excessive blood loss can occur in the case of serious injury.
● Nose and gum bleeds are also common in this disorder.
Final answer
d. Thrombocytes
Thrombocytes
● Platelets or thrombocytes are the smallest blood cells.
● They are most in number in the blood.
● They are responsible for initiation of blood clotting reactions when the blood vessels are ruptured.
● The life span of platelets is 5 to 9 days.
Thrombocytes
● Decrease in the platelet count in the body can lead to thrombocytopenia.
● Even minor scrapes and bruises can bleed heavily due to the reduction in clot formation in this condition.
● Excessive blood loss can occur in the case of serious injury.
● Nose and gum bleeds are also common in this disorder.
Final answer
d. Thrombocytes
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