Blood Cells and Platelets

The blood has three types of formed elements: erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets or thrombocytes . Erythrocytes:  Also called red blood ...
Platelets on a blood smear

Platelets – what are they ?

Platelets: Most are 1/5 to 1/3 the size of a normal RBC . They are typically round with a blue-bray cytoplasm. Cytoplasm with purple/blue granules. Increased in: Iron deficiency ...
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