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Question 10

After a blood vessel is damaged, which statements about limiting blood loss are true? Select all that apply.

  1. Platelets become the pump that drives nearby blood.
  2. Platelets participate in forming a plug at the damage.Correct answer
  3. Platelets take over most oxygen transport.
  4. Clotting proteins help stabilize the developing clot.Correct answer

Explanation

Platelets gather and participate in the early plug, while clotting proteins help create a stabilizing clot. Pumping blood is the heart's task, and transporting oxygen is chiefly associated with red cells rather than platelets.

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