Question

What are platelets? write their function?

Answer 1

Platelets are the component of the blood which help in blood clotting

Answer 2

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• platelets are also called thrombocytes.
• They are a kind of formed elements.
• Blood platelets are non nucleated ,round or oval biconvex discs.
• Their number range from 2,50,000 to 5,00,000 per cubic mm.
• Platelets are fragments of mega karyocytes.
• Their average life span is 5 to 9 days.
• They secrete thromboplastin which is important for blood clotting.
• They clump at the damage part of the blood vessel and form a plug preventing blood nerve.