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Platelets are Small Fragments of Cells that Help Blood Clot Flashcards

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What happens when you damage a blood vessel?

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Platelets clump together to ‘plug’ the damaged area

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What is this known as?

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Blood clotting

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What do blood clots do?

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Stop you losing too much blood and prevent microorganisms from entering the wound

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How are platelets held together in a clot?

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By a mesh of protein called fibrin

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