Platelet roleMediumQuestion 9632
Question
Platelets help clotting mainly by:
- AReleasing clotting-related substances and forming plugsCorrect
- BCarrying oxygen
- CProducing antibodies only
- DFiltering blood
Correct answer
Releasing clotting-related substances and forming plugs
Explanation
Platelets adhere at injury sites and release factors that promote coagulation.