MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following formed elements releases serotonin?
A
Platelets
B
Basophils
C
Neutrophils
D
Erythrocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thrombin also stimulates platelet granule release which includes serotonin, platelet activating factor, and Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The formed element essential for blood clotting is the platelet, meaning the answer is c). Platelets are also called thrombocytes, and they are fragments of larger cells called megakaryocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Platelets (a type of blood cell) and proteins in your plasma (the liquid part of blood) work together to stop the bleeding by forming a clot over the injury.

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