Blood Platelets in Man and Animals

Blood Platelets in Man and Animals in Two Volumes, Volume 1 presents a general synopsis of all fields of interest in the study of platelets including a chapter dealing with Blood Platelets in Animals. The literature contains many surveys and discussions on the cytology, immunology, hematology and pathology of blood platelets. The monograph is a definitive review of the major aspects of blood platelets. The book begins with the introduction of the general aspects of the study of blood platelets. Subsequent chapters are devoted to the methods of separation and study of blood platelets; morphology and physical properties of blood platelets; physiological and experimental variations in the number of platelets; and platelet functions in coagulation, hemostasis and thrombogenesis. The last chapter presents studies of platelets in other classes of vertebrates and invertebrates. Cytologists, physiologists, biochemists, immunologists, physicians, veterinarians, biologists, and hematologists will find the book very useful.