PHYSIOLOGY
BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Platelets are fragments of a large cell that ruptures in bone marrow. What is this large cell called
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Hemocytoblast
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Megakaryocyte
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Leukocyte
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Phagocyte
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B megakaryocyte. Platelets are non-nucleated structures that float in the blood. They are also called thrombocytes. They are derived from the giant cells called megakaryocytes by budding off.
Detailed explanation-2: -A tiny, disc-shaped piece of cell that is found in the blood and spleen. Thrombocytes are pieces of very large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes. They help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal.
Detailed explanation-3: -Megakaryocytes are rare cells found in the bone marrow, responsible for the everyday production and release of millions of platelets into the bloodstream.
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