Platelets

Question 1

platelets

Answer 1

small, irregular, membrane enclosed cell fragments (no nucleus)

Question 2

involved in..

Answer 2

blood clotting

Question 3

blood clot (thrombus)

Answer 3

negatively affects flow of blood

Question 4

if dislodged..

Answer 4

can travel through the blood to organs such as the heart, brain, or lungs and can cause heart attacks, strokes, or pulmonary embolisms