Questions: Which component of blood is involved in the formation of blood clots? Albumin Thrombocytes (platelets) Leukocytes (white blood cells) Erythrocytes (red blood cells)

Which component of blood is involved in the formation of blood clots? Albumin Thrombocytes (platelets) Leukocytes (white blood cells) Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
Transcript text: Which component of blood is involved in the formation of blood clots? Albumin Thrombocytes (platelets) Leukocytes (white blood cells) Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
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The answer is the second one: Thrombocytes (platelets).

Explanation for each option:

  1. Albumin: This is a protein found in blood plasma, and its primary function is to maintain the oncotic pressure of the blood and transport various substances. It is not involved in blood clot formation.

  2. Thrombocytes (platelets): These are small cell fragments in the blood that are crucial for blood clotting. When a blood vessel is injured, platelets gather at the site, adhere to the vessel wall, and release chemicals that activate the clotting cascade, leading to the formation of a blood clot. Therefore, thrombocytes are directly involved in the formation of blood clots.

  3. Leukocytes (white blood cells): These cells are part of the immune system and are primarily involved in defending the body against infections and foreign invaders. They do not play a direct role in blood clot formation.

  4. Erythrocytes (red blood cells): These cells are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs. They do not participate in the clotting process.

In summary, thrombocytes (platelets) are the component of blood involved in the formation of blood clots.

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