Biology · Body Fluids and Circulation
Platelets play a crucial role in forming a blood clot. What is their principal function in the coagulation cascade process?
- 1They secrete acidic compounds to sterilize the outer layers of the injured tissues.
- 2They undergo rapid cell division to physically replace missing vascular walls.
- 3They release clotting factors that trigger a cascade converting soluble fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin mesh.✓
- 4They transport essential nutrients to the wound area to accelerate cell growth.
Correct answer
They release clotting factors that trigger a cascade converting soluble fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin mesh.
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