Question
Which type of blood cell clots blood after an injury? Leukocyte (White Blood Cell) Thrombocyte (Platelets) Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cell)
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Answer
B. Thrombocyte (Platelets)
Explanation
The blood cell responsible for clotting blood after an injury is the thrombocyte, commonly known as a platelet. Platelets aggregate at the site of injury and work with clotting factors to form a blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding.