How Platelets Stop Blood Loss: Learn@Visible Body

How Platelets Stop Blood Loss: Learn@Visible Body

Platelets adhere to tissue around a wound, helping to form a clot that prevents more blood from escaping. A layer of endothelial cells surrounds the inner walls of blood vessels. When a vessel is broken, collagen beneath the layer of endothelial cells is exposed, and this attracts the platelets. Check out our latest work at https://www.visiblebody.com.