Practice mode Circulation

Platelets (thrombocytes) are formed from fragments of which large bone marrow cells?

Correct answer B. Megakaryocytes

Explanation

Megakaryocytes in red bone marrow shed small cytoplasmic fragments into the blood; these are platelets, which help form clots and plug damaged vessels.

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