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Platelets are not cells, but cell fragments, that help plug any holes in the blood vessel, acting in combination with other factors in the blood, such as fibrin, during clotting to prevent excessive bleeding.

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They stick together forming a 'plug' or scab to slow down or stop bleeding.

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Yes they do. The process is known as hemostasis

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