You cut your finger, and after putting pressure on the wound for several minutes, you notice that it is still bleeding profusely. What may be the problem?
A) Platelets are not functioning properly, or there are too few to be effective.
B) Mast cells are not releasing their chemical messengers.
C) There are too many antigens to allow clotting.
D) Haemoglobin levels are too high to allow clotting.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and if they are not functioning correctly or there are too few platelets, it can result in continuous bleeding. The other options listed do not relate to the clotting process.

You Cut Your Finger, and After Putting Pressure on the Wound