Question

Which of the following happens if platelets are absent in blood?

• A. Severe bleeding in case of injury or cuts
• B. Body cannot form clots
• C. Thrombocytopenia
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Platelets are components of blood. They prevent bleeding by activating coagulation mechanisms hence contribute in wound healing. They play an important role in inflammatory and proliferative events. If the platelets are not present in the blood there will be continuous loss of blood by the blood vessels which may prove fatal.