Activated Platelet #2
by Science Photo Library
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Activated Platelet #2
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Science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Activated platelet, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Platelets, or thrombocytes, are fragments of white blood cells. When blood clots, red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh, which is formed in response to chemicals secreted by the platelets. Magnification: x15000 when printed at 10 centimetres tall.
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July 27th, 2016
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