Q. Platelets are
A) Also called thrombocytes
B) Cell fragments
C) Produced from megakaryocytes
D) All of the above
Explanation
Blood platelets occur only in mammals. They are non-nucleated, round or oval biconvex and bud from megakaryocytes. They are much smaller than RBC. Blood platelets are the source of thromboplastin, necessary for blood clotting
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