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The platelets present in the blood help in:

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Transportation of gases
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Clotting of blood
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Fighting against diseases
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Transporting of glucose
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Solution

The correct option is A Clotting of blood
  • Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that help to stop or prevent bleeding.
  • In response to the injury to the blood vessels, platelets are activated.
  • They stick to one another and to the wound site to form a temporary plug.
  • Next, blood clotting factors trigger the production of fibrin that forms a mesh of tiny threads that collect red blood cells, which keep the plug firm and stable. This is called a clot.

So, the correct answer is 'Clotting of blood.'

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