Thrombocytes are also known as which blood component?

Thrombocytes are also known as which blood component?

• A. Red blood cells
• B. White blood cells
• C. Plasma
• D. Platelets

Answer: (D)

Thrombocytes are platelets, the tiny fragments in blood that start and support the clotting process to stop bleeding. They come from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow and circulate as small cell fragments. When a vessel is injured, platelets quickly adhere to the site, stick together to form a temporary plug, and release chemicals that help convert fibrin into a stable clot. This role is distinct from red blood cells, which carry oxygen; white blood cells, which defend against infection; and plasma, the fluid that carries cells and proteins. So thrombocytes are platelets.

Thrombocytes are platelets, the tiny fragments in blood that start and support the clotting process to stop bleeding. They come from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow and circulate as small cell fragments. When a vessel is injured, platelets quickly adhere to the site, stick together to form a temporary plug, and release chemicals that help convert fibrin into a stable clot. This role is distinct from red blood cells, which carry oxygen; white blood cells, which defend against infection; and plasma, the fluid that carries cells and proteins. So thrombocytes are platelets.