19.4 formed elements (platelets) Flashcards
1
Q
what is another name for platelets?
A
thrombocyte
2
Q
what type of cell is only fragments of a cell?
A
platelets
3
Q
what do platelets contain that allow them to pull damaged tissue together, to minimize blood loss?
A
actin and myosin
4
Q
what type of formed element contains actin and myosin?
A
platelets
5
Q
how many days are platelets in circulation?
A
5-9 days
6
Q
what type of cell forms small plugs at damaged blood vessels?
A
platelets