Which component of blood consists of cell fragments and is the main contributor to healing cuts?

Thrombocytes, also called platelets, are small cell fragments that help blood clot. Clotting seals a cut and is an important first step in healing, so the correct choice is thrombocytes. Erythrocytes carry oxygen, leukocytes help fight infection, and plasma is the liquid part of blood.

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