Thrombocyte/Platelet Structure and Function

In this video, we will look at the structure and function of platelets/thrombocytes - important components in the blood that are involved in blood clotting/hemostasis. By the end of the video, you’ll have a good understanding of what platelets are and how they do what they do.

00:00 Intro
00:19 Hemostasis
00:49 Thrombocytes -- a misnomer
01:16 How Platelets are formed from Megakaryocutes
01:58 Platelet Structure
02:23 Other functions of platelets
03:09 Platelet disorders | Thrombocytopenia and Thrombocytosis Download a PDF copy of The Cardiac Cycle Made Easy here 👉 https://www.interactive-biology.com/cardiaccycle/ Download a PDF copy of The Cardiac Cycle Made Easy here 👉 https://www.interactive-biology.com/cardiaccycle/ .

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