Platelets: What They Are and What They Do in Your Blood
No, platelets are not part of the liquid (plasma) in your blood. Platelets are a type of blood cell that help stop bleeding when you cut yourself. They are much smaller than red blood cells and white blood cells, and they do not have a nucleus. Platelets are made in your bone marrow and live for about 10 days.Blood Disorders - Related Articles
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