OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
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What is the main function of platelets?
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Delivering oxygen to your body’s organ’s
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Fighting invading germs
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Helping blood clot
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Preventing your blood from coagulating
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Platelets are helpful in blood clotting. They form a clot along with other components of blood. They are also called thrombocytes, the smallest cell type in the blood.
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