Blood platelets
A. Are formed in the bone marrow.
B. Are normally more numerous than white cells.
C. Have a small single-lobed nucleus.
D. Increase in number after injury and surgery.
E. Alter shape when in contact with collagen.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 18, 2024
A. Are formed in the bone marrow. B. Are normally more numerous than white cells. E. Alter shape when in contact with collagen.
Explanation:
- A: Platelets are indeed formed in the bone marrow from megakaryocytes.
- B: Platelets are usually more numerous than white blood cells in the bloodstream.
- E: Platelets change shape, becoming more elongated and spreading out, when they come into contact with collagen or other components of the blood vessel wall.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 18, 2024