trombosyyttejä
Trombosyyttejä, more commonly known as platelets, are tiny, irregular-shaped cell fragments found in blood. They are crucial for hemostasis, the process by which bleeding is stopped. When a blood vessel is injured, platelets are activated and aggregate at the site of damage, forming a temporary plug. This process is known as primary hemostasis.
Platelets are produced in the bone marrow from large precursor cells called megakaryocytes. They circulate in
In addition to forming a plug, platelets also release various factors that promote blood clotting and tissue
Disorders affecting platelet count or function can lead to significant bleeding problems or an increased risk