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How does bleeding protect us?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Bleeding doesn't protect you - it is just a consequence of your skin being compromised. However, the platelets in your blood attach to the edge of the wound as you bleed, and then fix together, clotting to form a scab, which protects you from any further blood loss.

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14y ago

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