Question

Statement 1: Platelets are involved in the process of blood clotting.

Statement 2: Low platelet count will result in no blood clotting

• A. Both statements are correct
• B. Only statement 1 is correct
• C. Both statements are incorrect
• D. Only statement 2 is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements are correct

Platelets are involved in the blood clotting process. These are extremely small and disc-shaped structures. About 2.5 - 4 lakh platelets are present per ${\mathrm{mm}}^3$ of blood. They form a meshwork and release blood clotting factors at the site of injury to prevent further bleeding. If there is a decrease in platelet count in the blood, the blood will not be able to clot.