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What is the average lifespan of blood platelets?

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a

10-17 days

b

30 days

c

15 days

d

7-10 days

answer is A.

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Blood platelets are also known as thrombocytes. These are small, colorless cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting. The average life span of platelets is approx. 7-10 days. They are produced by megakaryocytes mostly in the bone marrow.

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