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What type of cell are platelets formed from?
Platelets are formed from large cells called megakaryocytes. Megakaryocytes undergo a process called cytoplasmic fragmentation to produce platelets, which are involved in blood clotting.
Where are platelets made?
platelets are formed in the marrow of long bones
Which of the formed elements aids in clotting?
platelets
Why are platelets important to the human body?
Platelets help the body to protect wounds by creating a scab
The only formed elements that are not spherical?
The only formed elements that are not spherical are red blood cells (erythrocytes) which are biconcave in shape, and platelets (thrombocytes) which are irregularly shaped discs. Both of these cell types play important roles in the body's functions such as oxygen transport (red blood cells) and blood clotting (platelets).
What is the smallest formed elements in the blood and they play important role in the blood clotting?
Platelets, or thrombocytes, are the smallest formed element in the blood. Made of cell fragments, platelets are part of the blood clotting process. Non-formed clotting factors also are critical to blood clotting.thrombocytes
How many platelets can be safely removed?
it depends on how many platelets you have in your body.
What formed element is the first to play a role in sealing an injury to a blood vessel?
Platelets are the formed elements that have a role in blood clotting, and would seal an injury to a vessel walls. The platelets are cell fragments. Platelets are also known as thrombocytes.
Blood clots are formed by platelets and which plasma protein?
Fibrinogen
What is the least numerous formed element in blood?
leukocytes
What formed element is first on the scene when an injury occurs?
Platelets are the first formed elements that arrive at the site of injury. They help initiate the process of blood clotting to stop bleeding.
What are the blood components that help the body to control bleeding?
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