PATHOLOGY MCQ
HAEMOPOIETIC SYSTEM
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Question
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What part of blood is responsible for clotting blood?
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Red Blood Cells
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White Blood Cells
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Platelets
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Plasma
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Platelets help prevent 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.
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