Washington Esthetician State Board Practice Exam

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What is a significant role of platelets in the body?

Transporting gases
Contributes to blood clotting
Fighting infections
Regulating blood pressure

The correct answer is: Contributes to blood clotting

Platelets play a crucial role in the body's hemostatic process, which is the mechanism that prevents and stops bleeding. When a blood vessel is injured, platelets rapidly aggregate at the site of the injury. They adhere to the exposed tissue and to each other, forming a temporary "platelet plug" that helps seal the wound. In addition to this, platelets release substances that promote further clotting and healing, stimulating the formation of a stable clot that is essential for preventing excessive blood loss. This function is fundamental to maintaining hemostasis and is one of the body’s primary defenses against injury. While other choices mention important functions related to different components of blood or systems in the body, they do not pertain to the primary and significant role of platelets. For instance, transporting gases is primarily the function of red blood cells, fighting infections is mainly attributed to white blood cells, and regulating blood pressure involves various mechanisms including the cardiovascular system and hormones, rather than the specific action of platelets.