Which component of the fluid connective tissue that help initiate blood clotting?

erythrocytes

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leukocytes

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platelets

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osteocytes

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Solution

The correct option is C platelets
Platelets, also called thrombocytes are a component ofbloodwhose function (along with thecoagulationfactors) is to stop bleeding by clumping andclotting bloodvessel injuries.
Erythrocytes are red blood cells and leucocytes are white blood cells.
Osteocyte is a bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted.

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