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Is there mitochondria present in platelets?
Platelets are not cells.They are cell fragments.They do not have Mitochondria.
Are whales hemophiliacs?
Whales are not hemophiliacs but their rulers are, due to their royal blood, they lack platelets.
What is the name of the disease in which blood doesn't stop flowing?
lack or shortage of platelets
what major organelle is not found in platelets?
Platelets, or thrombocytes, lack a nucleus, which is a major organelle typically found in most other cells. This absence is significant as it means platelets cannot undergo cellular division or synthesize new proteins. Instead, they are derived from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow and primarily function in blood clotting and wound repair. Additionally, platelets also lack other organelles like mitochondria, further distinguishing them from many other cell types.
What is lymphophenia?
Lack of blood due to decomposition of red blood cells (lymphophenia) or decomposition of blood platelets (thrombocytophenia).
Can you name all the organelles in platelets?
Platelets do not have organelles like most cells do, as they are actually fragments of larger cells called megakaryocytes. They lack a nucleus and other organelles, but they do contain granules that play a role in blood clotting.
Do platelets have nucleus?
Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting. Unlike most cells in the body, platelets do not have a nucleus. This lack of a nucleus allows platelets to be more flexible and better able to change shape to form blood clots in response to injury or bleeding.
Why should platelets not be called cells?
Platelets lack a nucleus and organelles found in true cells, making them not true cells. Instead, platelets are fragments of larger bone marrow cells known as megakaryocytes. They play a crucial role in blood clotting by forming clots at the site of injury.
Megakaryocytes pinch off anucleate fragments called?
platelets.
Why are platelets described as cytoplasmic fragments of cells?
Platelets are described as cytoplasmic fragments because they are derived from the fragmentation of larger precursor cells called megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. These megakaryocytes extend long projections into the bloodstream, which then break off to form platelets. As a result, platelets lack a nucleus and are essentially small pieces of cytoplasm that play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing. Their structure allows for quick mobilization and function in the vascular system.
Why are platelets important when you have a cut?
Platelets help heal your wound, the scabs that form are the platelets
What cellular component in the blood is crucial in blood clotting?
platelets.
