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what is the primary function of platelets?
a plasma formation
b blood clotting
c cellular immunity
d antigen formation
Brief Explanations
Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small cell - like fragments in the blood. Their main role is to form blood clots at the site of a damaged blood vessel to prevent excessive bleeding. Plasma is the liquid part of blood and not formed by platelets. Cellular immunity is mainly related to T - cells. Antigens are substances that can trigger an immune response and are not formed by platelets.
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B. blood clotting