Question

which of the following blood components is responsible for forming a clot at a wound site? a plasma b platelets c red blood cells d white blood cells

Explanation:

• Plasma: Mainly a liquid medium for transporting substances, not for clot - forming.
• Platelets: Aggregate at the wound site and release substances to initiate the clot - forming process.
• Red blood cells: Responsible for oxygen transport, not clotting.
• White blood cells: Involved in immune responses, not clotting.

Answer:

B. platelets