Question

1 - general science
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
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Explanation:

Platelets (thrombocytes) are cell - fragments in the blood. When there is a wound, platelets aggregate at the wound site. They release substances that help in the formation of a fibrin mesh. This fibrin mesh along with trapped blood cells forms a clot to stop bleeding. Plasma is the liquid part of blood that carries various substances. Red blood cells are mainly for oxygen transport. White blood cells are involved in the immune response.

Answer:

B. platelets