What is the role of platelets in our blood?

Clotting of blood

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The correct option is A Clotting of blood
Platelets help in blood clotting at the site of injury. Blood clotting or blood coagulation is a process by which specific circulating elements of the blood are converted into an insoluble gel-like structure to prevent blood loss from the site of injury.

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