GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Also called platelet. Blood cells. Blood contains many types of cells: white blood cells (monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and macrophages), red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding.

Detailed explanation-3: -Platelets are small, colorless fragments of cells. Platelets form in the shape of a plate, which is where they get their name.

Detailed explanation-4: -Their primary function is to prevent and stop bleeding. If a blood vessel is damaged, the body sends signals to platelets which cause them to travel to the injured area. Once the platelets arrive at the site, they clump together to form a clot that helps stop bleeding.