Platelets are active in which process?

A) carrying oxygen
B) fighting infection
C) immune response
D) blood clotting


D
Explanation: A) Erythrocytes, not platelets, carry oxygen.
B) Leukocytes, not platelets, fight infection.
C) Leukocytes, not platelets, are part of the immune response.
D) Correct!

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