Which of the following statements is true regarding platelets?

Platelets are also called thrombocytes

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Platelets are tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding

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Platelets are a component of blood

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All of the above

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The correct option is D All of the above
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are a component of blood whose function is to stop bleeding by clumping and clotting blood vessel injuries.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding platelets?

The correct option is D All of the abovePlatelets, also called thrombocytes, are a component of blood whose function is to stop bleeding by clumping and clotting blood vessel injuries.

The correct option is D All of the above
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are a component of blood whose function is to stop bleeding by clumping and clotting blood vessel injuries.