Which cell fragment is chiefly responsible for primary hemostasis through adhesion and aggregation at sites of vascular injury?

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APlatelet
BReticulocyte
CMonocyte
DBasophil

✓ Correct answer: A. Platelet Platelets (thrombocytes) adhere to exposed subendothelial collagen via von Willebrand factor and aggregate to form the primary platelet plug.

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