In the process of blood clotting,which of the following do platelets do?
A) engulf and digest cellular debris
B) release substances that repel more platelets
C) convert fibrin into fibrinogen
D) clump together
E) platelets do all of these

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Platelets clump together to form a temporary plug at the site of injury, which helps to stop bleeding. While platelets do release substances that repel more platelets and help to stabilize the clot, they do not engulf or digest cellular debris, nor do they convert fibrin into fibrinogen. Therefore, the best choice is D.

In the Process of Blood Clotting,which of the Following Do