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Platelets or thrombocytes are the smallest cells in the blood. They are non-nucleated white [[Zelle/en|cells]] that play an important role in blood clotting ([[Hämostase/en|hemostasis]]). In this process, they form a white thrombus (white because platelets are also white). | Platelets or thrombocytes are the smallest cells in the blood. They are non-nucleated white [[Zelle/en|cells]] that play an important role in blood clotting ([[Hämostase/en|hemostasis]]). In this process, they form a white thrombus (white because platelets are also white). | ||
− | Like [[erythrocytes]], thrombocytes are not cells in the classical sense because they are not capable of division due to a lack of genetic information ([[DNA/en|DNA]]). Their task is thrombocyte adhesion | + | Like [[Erythrozyt/en|erythrocytes]], thrombocytes are not cells in the classical sense because they are not capable of division due to a lack of genetic information ([[DNA/en|DNA]]). Their task is thrombocyte adhesion, thrombocyte aggregation for blocking injured blood vessels and the release of numerous coagulation-promoting substances such as coagulation factors and messengers. |
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombozyten | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombozyten |
Platelets or thrombocytes are the smallest cells in the blood. They are non-nucleated white cells that play an important role in blood clotting (hemostasis). In this process, they form a white thrombus (white because platelets are also white).
Like erythrocytes, thrombocytes are not cells in the classical sense because they are not capable of division due to a lack of genetic information (DNA). Their task is thrombocyte adhesion, thrombocyte aggregation for blocking injured blood vessels and the release of numerous coagulation-promoting substances such as coagulation factors and messengers.