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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Thrombocytes (blood platelets) are responsible for:
Options
A Transporting oxygen
B Producing antibodies
C Forming clots and blocking blood loss from wounds
Correct Answer
D Carrying carbon dioxide
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Thrombocytes (blood platelets) are responsible for forming clots and blocking blood loss from wounds. They aggregate at injury sites, release clotting factors, and form a platelet plug to initiate hemostasis.

Hint

These cell fragments are essential for stopping bleeding.

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