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Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small, disc-shaped cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in hemostasis, the process of blood clotting. They are produced in the bone marrow from large cells called megakaryocytes and help prevent bleeding by adhering to damaged blood vessels and aggregating to form clots. Additionally, platelets release chemical signals that promote further clotting and tissue repair. A normal platelet count is essential for maintaining proper blood coagulation and preventing excessive bleeding or clotting disorders.
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What accounts for the redness associated with a wound?
a buildup of oxygenated blood (which is red) and the plateletts that cause the healing
Does alcohol thicken your blood?
No, quite the oppisite. It thins it. I've witnessed people get punched in the nose while drunk and it poured for ever. It takes a while for the plateletts to clot. Further example is my tatoo artist. He will refuse to ink you while you are drunk because of the blood loss.
