2007-03-03 01:57:25 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Platelets are pieces of large cells called megakaryocetes. Platelets float thru the blood stream and help blood vessels stop bleeding when they are cut.
Details: Platelets are small, about 3 micra in diameter whereas red blood cells are 7 micra in diameter. Platelets are not cells because they have no nuclei. They are like bags of cytoplasm. However, they can form a 'platelet clot' or plug when you're cut.
2007-03-03 02:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if my platelets count is 500 is it dangerous
2014-08-05 04:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a type of blood cells also known as thrombocytes,their function is to clot the blood.
2007-03-03 12:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by moosa 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Small cells produced by bone marrow that initiate blood clotting
2007-03-03 02:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋