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When you cut or scratch yourself, why does sit eventually stop bleeding?

Which part of the blood is responsible?

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Platelets, are a component in blood that allows production of what is called scabs.
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Platelets, or thrombocytes are cell fragments in our blood that are formed in the bone marrow. they form clots and prevent bleeding.

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