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What is the role of platelets in the blood?

Options

  1. ATransport of respiratory gases
  2. BImmune response
  3. CClotting of blood
  4. DDestruction of foreign organisms

Correct answer

C. Clotting of blood

Step-by-step solution

Platelets also called thrombocytes, are cell fragments produced from megakaryocytes (special cells in the bone marrow). Blood normally contains 1,50,000-3,50,000 platelets mm–3 . Platelets can release a variety of substances most of which are involved in the coagulation or clotting of blood. A reduction in their number can lead to clotting disorders which will lead to excessive loss of blood from the body

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