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Platelets are also known as thrombocytes. One of their main functions is blood coagulation. Formation of thrombocytes or platelets occure when the endothelium is damaged. The endothelium is the inner lining of blood vessels. Therefore, platelets are formed within and by damaged blood vessels.

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Platelets are part of White blood vessels, and Red bone marrow just create red blood vessels. White blood vessels fight infections, and red blood vessels carries oxygen and nutrients. so the answer is no. hope it helps.

Platelets allow blood to clot , so you don't bleed to death , ie heal .

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