Platelets Are Anucleated but Are Composed of Organelles

question 42

Multiple Choice

Platelets are anucleated but are composed of organelles. Generally most of these organelles are composed of cytoplastic granules. When stimulated, which one of these granules would be most important in satisfying the metabolic need of the platelet?

• A) Dense granules
• B) Alpha granules
• C) Lysosomes
• D) Coarse granules

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Definitions:

Apothecary Measurement

A historical system of weight and volume units used primarily by pharmacists for the compounding and dispensing of medications.

Equivalent

Equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc. Often used in mathematical, scientific, and logical comparisons.

Apothecary Equivalent

A term referring to the system of weight and volume measurement used historically in pharmacies and the science of pharmacy.

Fluid Ounce

A unit of volume typically used in measuring liquids, equivalent to approximately 28.4 ml in the British imperial system and 29.6 ml in the US system.