PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which TWO blood components do not have a nucleus?
A
both red and white blood cells
B
white blood cells and platelets
C
all blood cells have a nucleus
D
red blood cells and platelets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mature mammalian red blood cells and platelets lack a nucleus whereas white blood cells contain a nucleus.

Detailed explanation-2: -In mammals, the blood cells that lack a nucleus are the mature red blood cells and platelets. However, in other vertebrates, the nucleus is present in all the blood cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Red blood cells don’t have a nucleus like white blood cells, allowing them to change shape and move throughout your body easier.

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