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No they are not true cells

They are pieces of cells. They do not have a nucleus, etc. Platelets create scabs when you get a cut so that your blood doesn't keep pouring out.

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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.


Why erythrocytes and platelets are not true cells?

They do not have a nucleus. RBC carry oxygen to body.


Platelets are fragments of which cells?

Platelets are fragments of bizarre multinucleate cells called megakaryocytes


How do platelets differ from other cells?

Inspite of other cells platelets do;nt contains mitocondria.


Is platelets pieces of cells?

blood cells


What cells are in the bloodstream?

The cells in the bloodstream include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues, white blood cells help fight infections, and platelets aid in blood clotting.


What cells do not contain organelles?

Platelets or thrombocytes. Platelets are only parts of cells and are used for skin/tissue repair.


What are the large cells that give off fragments known as platelets are?

The large cells that produce platelets are called megakaryocytes.


Do platelets contain mitochondria?

No, platelets do not have a nucleus. They're known as anucleur cells.


What is the percentage of red blood cells compared to white and platelets?

The red cell count is in millions whereas the white cells and platelets are in thousands. So the ratio is about 1000:1 - or 99.9% red cells and 0.1% white cells and platelets.


What is the four components of blood?

The four components of blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues, white blood cells help fight infections, platelets aid in blood clotting, and plasma is the liquid portion of blood that carries nutrients and hormones.


What cells are a normal component of both lymph AND blood?

Platelets