Question

which of the following components of blood assists in clotting and is also referred to as platelets?
○ plasma
○ erythrocytes
○ thrombocytes
○ leukocytes

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Plasma is the liquid part of blood, not platelets.
• Erythrocytes are red blood cells, for oxygen transport.
• Thrombocytes are platelets, which help in blood clotting.
• Leukocytes are white blood cells, for immunity.

So the correct option is Thrombocytes.

Answer:

C. Thrombocytes