Platelets and Blood Clotting
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What is the characteristic shape of platelets?

  • Circular
  • Oval
  • Spherical
  • Irregular (correct)

    • What is the origin of platelets?

  • Cells from the liver
  • Cells from the bone marrow
  • Fragments of multinucleate cells (correct)
  • Single nucleate cells

    • What is the primary function of platelets?

  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To initiate clotting cascade (correct)
  • To filter blood
  • To produce antibodies

    • What is the first step in the clotting process initiated by platelets?

    <p>Clinging to broken vessel walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of platelets in the body?

    <p>To initiate clotting and stop bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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