Thrombocytes are essential for coagulation of blood. Comment.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Thrombocytes,also known as platelets,are cell fragments produced from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow.
When a blood vessel is injured,platelets adhere to the site of damage and release factors such as thromboplastin.
This initiates the coagulation cascade,leading to the conversion of inactive fibrinogen into active,fibrous fibrin threads.
These fibrin threads form a mesh that traps blood cells,creating a clot that prevents further blood loss.
Therefore,thrombocytes are essential for the process of blood coagulation.

Explore More

Similar Questions

In terms of the $ABO$ blood grouping system,a transfusion reaction is $NOT$ expected to follow the administration of:

Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of inactive fibrinogens to fibrins?

What is the full form of $PTA$ in the context of blood coagulation?

What is the fluid remaining after the process of blood coagulation called?

$A$ person injured in a road accident does not have a known blood group and requires an immediate blood transfusion. $A$ doctor friend offers to donate blood immediately. What would be the blood group of this doctor?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo