Platelets:
A) have a longer life span than red blood cells.
B) develop from worn out red blood cells.
C) are more numerous than red blood cells.
D) promote blood clotting and blood vessel repair.

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Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, play a crucial role in hemostasis by promoting blood clotting and repairing damaged blood vessels. They are not derived from red blood cells, are less numerous than red blood cells, and have a shorter lifespan.