Which of the Following is Characteristic of the Activated Platelet

Question

Which of the following is characteristic of the activated platelet?
A) Granulocyte
B) Bilirubin
C) O2 transport
D) Stickiness

Accepted Answer

Activated platelets become sticky and adhere to damaged endothelial surfaces, forming a plug to stop bleeding. Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell and not involved in platelet function. Bilirubin is a waste product produced during the breakdown of red blood cells and has no connection to platelets. O2 transport is primarily the role of red blood cells and not platelets.