Asked by Richard Lanza on Jul 07, 2024
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What cellular components of blood initiate blood clots?
A) lymphocytes
B) basophils
C) erythrocytes
D) neutrophils
E) platelets
Initiate Blood Clots
The process of starting the coagulation cascade, which leads to the formation of a blood clot to stop bleeding.
Platelets
Small, disc-shaped blood cells important in blood clotting and preventing hemorrhage.
- Understand the components and operations involved in blood.
- Elucidate the processes leading to the production of blood cells and the coagulation sequence.
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Kayla MatlockJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Platelets are the cellular components of blood that initiate blood clots by forming a plug at the site of injury and releasing clotting factors to activate the coagulation cascade.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the components and operations involved in blood.
- Elucidate the processes leading to the production of blood cells and the coagulation sequence.