Appearance, Function and Kinetics of Thrombocytes

Question

All of the following statements describe a method by which platelets aid coagulation EXCEPT:

Please select the single best answer

Lower blood pressure by releasing heparin

Catalyze coagulation by releasing Platelet Factor 3

Cause blood vessels to constrict by releasing serotonin

Form a plug to stop the flow of blood

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