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Mariulka [41]
3 years ago
7

When a platelet contacts a damaged blood vessel, it is stimulated to release thromboxane a2. thromboxane a2 in turn stimulates v

ascular spasm and attracts additional platelets to the injured site. in this example thromboxane a2 is acting as a _____?
Biology
1 answer:
Umnica [9.8K]3 years ago
3 0
<span>It is acting as a local signaling agent. It allows for more platelets to be attracted to the damaged area, instead of having them sent all over the body. As a local signal, it is also acting on the behavior of nearby cells, which is seen by the vascular spasm that is being instigated at the site of the damage.</span>
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