Platelets ______, because of their being exposed to ______.
A) Stick to the damaged area of a blood vessel and help seal the break, plasma
B) Stick to the damaged area of a blood vessel and help seal the break, smooth muscle
C) Stick to the damaged area of a blood vessel and help seal the break, collagen in the basement membrane
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Stick to the damaged area of a blood vessel and help seal the break, plasma
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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