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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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Erythrocytes
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Leucocytes
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Neutrophills
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D
Thrombocytes
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Solution

The correct option is C 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. Reduction in the number of platelets causes clotting disorder and thus loss of blood from the body.
Hence, the correct option is D.

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