Question

How do you appreciate the role of platelets? ​

Answer 1

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are blood cells responsible for blood clotting. If a blood vessel wall becomes damaged, platelets will rush to the site of injury and form a plug or clot to stop the bleeding. If platelet count is low (a condition called thrombocytopenia), the risk of uncontrolled or prolonged bleeding increases. When there are too many platelets in the blood (a condition called thrombocytosis), it may lead to abnormal blood clot formation, which can be serious and life-threatening

Answer 2

Explanation:

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are blood cells responsible for blood clotting. If a blood vessel wall becomes damaged, platelets will rush to the site of injury and form a plug or clot to stop the bleeding. If platelet count is low (a condition called thrombocytopenia), the risk of uncontrolled or prolonged bleeding increases. When there are too many platelets in the blood (a condition called thrombocytosis), it may lead to abnormal blood clot formation, which can be serious and life-threatening.

Your healthcare provider can help you assess your platelet count by looking at a complete blood count (CBC) test.

The root thrombo in thrombocyte means clot. You'll see it used with diseases and conditions that affect platelets and blood clotting.