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Blood platelets assist in arresting bleeding by

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Blood platelets assist in arresting bleeding by:


  1. Releasing factors promoting blood clotting.
  2. Adhering together to form plugs when exposed to collagen.
  3. Liberating high concentrations of calcium.
  4. Releasing factors causing vasoconstriction.
  5. InhiNbiting fibrinolysis by blocking the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.

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 A. True e.g. Thromboplastin, part of the intrinsic pathway.

B. True Vascular leaks are sealed by such platelet plugs.

C. False High Ca2+ levels are not needed for haemostasis; normal levels are adequate.

D. True e.g. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). E. False Serotonin from platelets can release vascular plasminogen activators.

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