How Would You Differentiate Between an Acanthocyte and an Echinocyte

question 3

Multiple Choice

How would you differentiate between an acanthocyte and an echinocyte?

• A) The variety in length and distribution of the spikes
• B) The number of spikes
• C) The presence or absence of a fish-mouth central pallor
• D) The size of the cell

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