White blood cells help the body form clots to stop bleeding.

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Q. Which white blood cell releases chemical to inhibit blood clotting?

Appu’s injury stopped bleeding within minutes and a black scab was beginning to form. “Ewww...” exclaimed Appu, though he was relieved to see the bleeding stop. The doctor further explained that “Blood forms a clot to begin the process of healing. Some components block the leakage of blood and close the body from the outside world. This is the clot and the process of rebuilding the skin starts as soon as it is formed.”

Which component of blood is the doctor referring to?

While learning to ride a bicycle Boojho lost his balance and fell. He got bruises on his knees and it started bleeding. However, the bleeding stopped after some time
(a) Why did the bleeding stop?
(b) What would be the colour of the wounded area and why?
(c) Which type of blood cells are responsible for clotting of blood?

Q. Blood is a colloidal solution of a __(i)__ substance. The styptic action of ___(ii)___ and __(iii)___ solution is due to __(iv)___ of blood forming a clot which stops further bleeding.

Q. A wound stops bleeding due to the process of clot formation called coagulation. When a mosquito makes a cut on our skin to suck blood, blood doesn't clot. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

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