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Platelets (also known as Thrombocytes) circulate in the blood (of mammals) are involved in hemostasis, leading to the formation of blood clots.Platelets also keep the body from bleeding in weaker structures including the nose and mouth.Abnormal levels of platelets can be dangerous. A mammal having too few platelets (e.g., hemophiliacs are humans with low levels of platelets) may bleed excessively (or to death) for what would be considered minor cuts.A mammal having too many platelets may create unnecessary clots in the body, leading to thrombosis or other blockages of vital blood passageways, which may cause death

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