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Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for the formation of blood clots at the site of an injury?
- A.Erythrocytes
- B.Leukocytes
- C.Thrombocytes
- D.Plasma proteins
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Correct answer: C — Thrombocytes
Solution
- Erythrocytes are involved in oxygen transport.
- Leukocytes are involved in immune defense.
- Thrombocytes (platelets) are cell fragments that aggregate to form a plug and release clotting factors.
- Hence the answer is (C).
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