Edexcel GCSE Physical Education · 1PE0
Specification 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.5 · Paper 1
A small cell fragment in blood that helps clotting, reducing blood loss when a blood vessel is damaged.
Revise: Functions of the skeletonRed bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. These components have different jobs, so their sporting importance is also different.
- Revise: Functions of the cardiovascular system
A small fragment in the blood that helps form a clot at a wound, reducing blood loss.