Multiple Choice
Which of these statements does NOT describe platelets
A) They do not adhere to normal vascular surfaces.
B) When aggregated, they release ADP, which causes other platelets to become sticky and adhere to the platelet plug.
C) They directly convert fibrinogen to fibrin.
D) They form a plug, which releases chemicals that cause the injured vessel to constrict.
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