Correct option is C
(c) Platelets
Sol.Platelets (thrombocytes) are responsible for blood clotting by forming a plug at the site of injury. They release clotting factors, leading to fibrin formation, which stops bleeding.
Information Booster:
- Normal platelet count: 150,000 - 450,000 per µL of blood.
- Deficiency causes excessive bleeding (Thrombocytopenia).
- Clotting disorders: Hemophilia, caused by lack of clotting factors.
- Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting.
Additional Information:
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs) carry oxygen.
- White Blood Cells (WBCs) fight infections.
- Monocytes are a type of WBC that help remove pathogens.
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