Question

What happens if blood platelets are absent in the blood?

Answer 1

Blood:

Blood is a special connective tissue consisting of a fluid matrix, plasma, and formed elements.

Platelets:

1. They are also called thrombocytes.
2. Platelets can secrete a range of chemicals, most involved in blood coagulation and clotting.
3. In an accident, the blood would not clot if platelets were absent.
4. This will result in excessive blood loss and may even result in death.