Specimens Collected by Venipuncture That Require Preparation of a Blood

question 86

Multiple Choice

Specimens collected by venipuncture that require preparation of a blood smear are collected in:

• A) blue stopper tubes.
• B) lavender stopper tubes.
• C) green stopper tubes.
• D) gray stopper tubes.

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Definitions:

Chromatin

The substance within a cell nucleus, composed of DNA and protein, that condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.

Telophase

A phase of cell division in mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell and begin to decondense, leading to the formation of two new nuclear membranes.

Intermediate Filaments

A component of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells, providing structural support and stability.

Plasma Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the movement of substances in and out of cells.