Short Answer
Platelets (also called thrombocytes) are tiny cell fragments in your blood that help stop bleeding by forming clots. They are produced in the bone marrow and have a lifespan of about 7–10 days.
A healthy person usually has a platelet count between 1.5 lakh and 4.5 lakh platelets per microlitre (µL) of blood.
When a blood vessel is injured, platelets gather at the site, stick together, and help prevent excessive bleeding.
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