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Platelets

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Platelets

Platelets are suspended in blood plasma.

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Blood clotting

  • Platelets are responsible for triggering blood clotting at the sites of wounds.
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No nucleus

  • Platelets are small cell fragments that do not have a nucleus.

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1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

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2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

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2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

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