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Platelets of blood help in


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Blood formation

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Blood groups

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Blood clotting

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C

Blood clotting


The correct option is C:

Explanation of correct option:

Platelets are part of the blood along with the other cells and fragments of cells. These are small and colorless fragments made in the bone marrow. These blood cells are also called Thrombocytes.

  1. Platelets help the body to prevent losing blood from the site of injury.
  2. They plug the site of injury by forming its shape from round to spiny.
  3. It also produces proteins that help more platelets, RBCs, and other substances to entrap and close the site of injury by forming a clot.
  4. This process is termed blood clotting and is crucial for sealing ruptured blood vessels or capillaries.

Platelets of blood helps in Blood clotting.


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