What Are Platelets and Why Are They Important?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Platelets also known as thrombocytes, are tiny components of your blood that help with clotting. Platelets are your body natural bandage to stop bleeding. They are important because if a blood vessel is damaged, the body sends signals to platelets which cause them to travel to the injured area.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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