AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1999

  • question_answer
    Megakaryocytes are the

    A)  cells found between the spaces in the lamellae of compact bone tissues

    B)  cells of bone marrow which give rise to thrombocytes

    C)  phagocytes found in the lymph

    D)  another name for thrombocytes.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    : Megakaryocytes are the amoeboid giant cells in the bone marrow. It contains a large multinucleolate polymorphous nucleus. Derived from haemocytoblast megakaryocytes probably give rise to blood platelets (thrombocytes), the formation of which is seen in the megakaryocyte cytoplasm.


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