JAMB Biology 1984 Question 16

Question 16

Transport in Animals

Blood clotting is initiated by

  1. A.leucocytes
  2. B.platelets
  3. C.haemolymph
  4. D.haemoglobin
  5. E.erythrocytes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (platelets)

Explanation

At a wound, platelets break down and release thrombokinase, which starts the chain of reactions that forms a clot.