Textbook Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
Hemoglobin forms oxyhemoglobin when it binds to oxygen.
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17. The Blood
Introduction To Blood
Problem 11
Textbook Question
Platelets are derived from cells called:
a. Thromboblasts
b. Leukoblasts
c. Megakaryocytes
d. Thrombokaryocytes
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Understand the role of platelets in the body: Platelets are small, disc-shaped cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.
Learn about the origin of platelets: Platelets are derived from larger precursor cells found in the bone marrow.
Identify the precursor cell type: The precursor cells responsible for producing platelets are called megakaryocytes. These cells undergo a process called fragmentation to release platelets into the bloodstream.
Clarify the terminology: Thromboblasts, leukoblasts, and thrombokaryocytes are not correct terms for the precursor cells of platelets. Megakaryocytes are the correct answer.
Review the process: Megakaryocytes develop in the bone marrow, and their cytoplasm fragments into small pieces, which become platelets that circulate in the blood.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Platelet Production
Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small cell fragments essential for blood clotting. They are produced in the bone marrow through a process called thrombopoiesis, where large precursor cells called megakaryocytes undergo fragmentation to release platelets into the bloodstream.
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Megakaryocytes
Megakaryocytes are large bone marrow cells responsible for the production of platelets. They have a unique structure with a large nucleus and extensive cytoplasmic processes that extend into the blood vessels, where they shed platelets. Understanding their role is crucial for comprehending platelet formation.
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Hematopoiesis
Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation, occurring primarily in the bone marrow. It encompasses the development of all blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This concept is fundamental to understanding how megakaryocytes fit into the broader context of blood cell production.
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