Which of the following is true with reference to blood platelets?

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Which of the following is true with reference to blood platelets?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,5,6,2,1,3,5

keywords: 

{'blood platelets': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'thrombocytes': [2, 0, 0, 1], 'prominent nuclei': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'phagocytosis': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'haemoglobin': [10, 1, 0, 2], 'pigment': [4, 0, 3, 1]}

Option 1 is incorrect as blood platelets do not have prominent nuclei. They are actually small cell fragments that are formed from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow.

Option 2 is incorrect as blood platelets are not involved in phagocytosis. Their main function is in blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding.

Option 3 is incorrect as blood platelets do not contain haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is found in red blood cells and is responsible for carrying oxygen.

Option 4 is correct. Blood platelets are also known as thrombocytes. They play a crucial role in blood clotting by forming a plug at the site of injury and releasing chemical signals to help promote clotting.