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Why is it important that platelets in the blood cause clotting?
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∙ 11y ago
it is important because if you are to get in an accident and get injured, your blood is supposed to be able to clot somewhat so you don't lose so much blood. it's also important that the blood isn't too think (then you need to be on bloodthinners). otherwise you could have problems down the road with it.
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What is blood clotting made possible by?
Platelets or blood clotting proteins cause blood to clot.
Blood clotting is ultimately due to the formation of the protein known as?
protein does not cause blood clotting but the platelets in the blood does.
Does plasma prevent the loss of blood by causing clotting?
Plasma is the liquid component of blood. It does not cause the clotting. The part of blood that causes clotting are the platelets.
What does low blood platelets mean?
Thrombocytopenia, the name for low blood platelets, results in your blood not clotting, or not clotting as well as it should. It has several causes, and a person whose blood is not clotting as it should needs to see a doctor so the cause can be determined.
What helps in the formation of a blood clot?
the part of the blood that closes a wound is called the platelets.
What are the structures that cause the blood to clot?
There are lots of clotting factors, vitamin K, calcium ion, and platelets.
Do platelets cause blood to clot or prevent blood to clot?
It release an Enzyme that changes fibrinogen ( a liquefied fibre ) in to fibrin ( a solid Fibre )
A protein in blood plasma that is necessary for the clotting of blood?
The protein fibrin is found in the blood and it has a necessary role in blood clotting.Thrombin, another protein, is found in blood. It is an enzyme that speeds up the rate of blood clotting. Thrombin and fibrin work hand in hand during the process of blood clotting.
What role do the platelets play in the human body?
Blood clotting is very important in helping prevent further blood loss through a wound. When exposed to air, platelets react with fibrinogen that form a mesh-like structure on the wound through the help of calcium and vitamin K.
What are function of platelets?
The function of platelets is in clotting. Without them the blood would not clot. They are cell fragments and not cells. They live only 5-9 days. Too many platelets can cause clots that then can travel and cause blockages in vessels. Too few can cause uncontrolled bleeding.
What starts the clotting process?
Coagulation of the blood begins with the activation of platelets - protoplasmic bodies that aid in the clotting of blood. These particles are part of blood composition at all times, but only coagulate when a blood vessel is injured. The injury triggers chemical signals which in turn draw collagen and platelets to the site of the wound and eventually build a structure to prevent blood loss.
What is the first step in blood clotting?
Injury occurs and thrombocytes at site disintergrate and release thromboplastin
