Platelets are also called ________ and are important in the clotting process of blood. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


thrombocytes
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are important in the blood-clotting process.

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a. hypertonic. b. hypotonic. c. isotonic. d. normotonic.

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