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What are the potent platelet aggregates that attract more platelets to an injury site?
Adenosine diphosphate (ADP), Serotonin, and thromboxane A2
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Do platelets release serotonin?
No, the serotonin is collected and stored by platelets but not released by them. Serotonin is secreted by Enterochromaffin cells.
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Where can I get more information on platelet counts?
Berktow, Robert, et al., editors. Merck Manual of Medical Information. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories, 2004.
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What does a platelets do?
Platelets or Thrombocytes circulate in the blood of mammals and are involved in hemostasis, leading to the formation of blood clots.
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How do you get platelets?
Your entire platelet population turns over in 7-10 days at most. Benadryl half life is less than 8hours, so nearly ALL benadryl will be out of your system within 48 hrs. When all the Benadryl is...