Platelet plugs form because platelets will stick to:
A)the RBCs at the break in the vessel
B)the lining of the vessel
C)the smooth surface created by the break in the vessel
D)the rough surface created by the break in the vessel

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Platelets will stick to the rough surface created by the break in the vessel, as it provides a better surface for them to adhere to and form a plug. This is why injured blood vessels can be seen as having a clot or scab, as platelet plugs form to stop bleeding at the site.

Platelet Plugs Form Because Platelets Will Stick To