Multiple choice

Which of the given blood cells helps to close the cuts formed in the damaged blood vessels?

  1. Thrombocytes

  2. Red blood cells

  3. Erythrocytes

  4. White blood cells

  5. Leukocytes
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Explanation

They contain many structures that are critical to stop bleeding. They contain proteins on their surface that allow them to stick to breaks in the blood vessel wall and also to stick to each other. They contain granules that can secrete other proteins required for creating a firm plug to seal blood vessel breaks. Also platelets contain proteins similar to muscle proteins that allow them to change shape when they become sticky.

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