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It release an Enzyme that changes fibrinogen ( a liquefied fibre ) in to fibrin ( a solid Fibre )
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∙ 11y agoThey are responsible for blood clotting. This prevents too much blood loss and to some extent prevent the entry of pathogens into the body through the cut/wound.
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∙ 13y agoWhen a blood vessel is torn, platelets become sticky and form a platelet plug which stops blood from leaking out of the broken vessel.
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∙ 11y agoYes.
yes, they are
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∙ 11y agoPlatelets cause clotting.
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Platelets prevent blood loss by forming a?
By forming a clot
What is blood clotting made possible by?
Platelets or blood clotting proteins cause blood to clot.
What helps in the formation of a blood clot?
the part of the blood that closes a wound is called the platelets.
Which of the blood cells make the blood clot?
It's not a blood cell. It is platelets. They clot due to blood loss from damaged blood vessels
What in the blood is the cause for the blood to clot?
White blood cells help clot the blood. Low PH makes red blood cells clump together
What is the pricipal purpose of blood platelets?
Blood platelets help blood clot.
What can red cells and platelets be used for?
Red blood cells are used to transport blood and oxygen to cells in our body while platelets clot blood when u are bleeding, to prevent excessive blood loss
What helps clot blood?
Platelets
Which helps clot the blood?
platelets
What blood cells help the blood to clot?
platelets
How does blood clot?
When an injury tears open a blood vessel, blood platelts stick to the broken vessel. Fibrinogen gathers on the platelets and changes into a tangled network of fine threads, which in turn catches more platelts and blood cells. The platelets and Fibrinogen cause the blood to clot.
What makes your blood clot from cut?
Platelets.
