Platelets trapped within the fibrous meshwork of the clot ______________.
A)release plasmin
B)release prostacyclin
C)retract the clot
D)inactivate thrombin

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Platelets, along with the protein fibrin, form the mesh-like structure of a blood clot. As the clot matures, platelets retract and pull on the fibrin strands, resulting in the compaction and stabilization of the clot. This process helps to prevent further bleeding and promotes wound healing.

Platelets Trapped Within the Fibrous Meshwork of the Clot ______________