Platelets Are Formed By

question 41

Multiple Choice

Platelets are formed by:

• A) cells division in the spleen.
• B) disruption of a phagocyte.
• C) fragmentation of the cytoplasm of a B lymphocyte.
• D) small pieces pinching from very large cells in the bone marrow.
• E) the release of granules from a neutrophil.

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Definitions:

Digestive Tract

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, through which food is ingested, digested, absorbed, and waste expelled.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle that is found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines, blood vessels, and bladder, responsible for movements like constriction and relaxation.

Digestive Tract

A connected series of hollow organs forming a lengthy, winding path from the mouth to the anus, designed for ingesting food, digesting it, absorbing nutrients, and expelling waste.