Multiple Choice
Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe platelets?
A) They are produced in the bone marrow.
B) They form the meshwork of a blood clot, upon which the other cellular elements become entrapped.
C) They form a plug when they adhere to the exposed collagen of a damaged vessel.
D) When aggregated, they release serotonin, epinephrine, and thromboxane A2.
Correct Answer:
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