Which of these statements does NOT describe platelets
A)They are produced in the bone marrow.
B)They form the meshwork of a blood clot, upon which the other cellular elements become entrapped.
C)They form a plug when they adhere to the exposed collagen of a damaged vessel.
D)When aggregated, they release serotonin, epinephrine, and thromboxane A2.

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Platelets do not form the meshwork of a blood clot; they form a plug by adhering to the exposed collagen of a damaged vessel. The other statements are true: platelets are produced in the bone marrow, form a plug when they adhere to exposed collagen, and release serotonin, epinephrine, and thromboxane A2 when aggregated.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe Platelets