In some viral infections, number of platelets are reduced quickly. Platelets are essential because: (a) they along with red blood cells carry oxygen. (b) platelets are important to carry food to cells through blood. (c) platelets remove carbon dioxide fro

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Q: 29 (CAPF/2023)
In some viral infections, number of platelets are reduced quickly. Platelets are essential because:
(a) they along with red blood cells carry oxygen.
(b) platelets are important to carry food to cells through blood.
(c) platelets remove carbon dioxide from blood.
(d) platelets have a role in blood clotting.

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Science

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CAPF

Platelets are small, disc-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are essential for blood clotting. They help stop bleeding by adhering to the lining of blood vessels and forming a clot. This function is crucial to prevent excessive blood loss during injuries.