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Question
Platelets do not initiate the process of blood clothing
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The statement is false. Platelets (thrombocytes) are the primary initiators of the blood clotting process (hemostasis). When a blood vessel is damaged, platelets adhere to the exposed collagen at the site, become activated, and aggregate to form a temporary 'platelet plug'. They also release chemicals that initiate the complex coagulation cascade, leading to the formation of a stable fibrin clot.
Hint
Which small cell fragments are the 'first responders' to a cut or injury?