Reticulocytes Represent RBCs That

question 46

Multiple Choice

Reticulocytes represent RBCs that:

• A) have lost their nuclei but not their cytoplasmic RNA.
• B) are immature, nucleated RBCs.
• C) are increased in untreated pernicious anemia.
• D) have abnormal staining characteristics.

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