Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 17 - Blood - Review Questions - Page 656: 18b

Answer

Platelets are not cells they are one-fourth the diameter of a lymphocyte, they are cytoplasmic fragments of extraordinarily large cells called megakaryocytes.

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Platelets are not cells they are one-fourth the diameter of a lymphocyte, they are cytoplasmic fragments of extraordinarily large cells called megakaryocytes.
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