Multiple choice

Which of the following are not true cells in the blood?

  1. Platelets

  2. Monocytes

  3. Neutrophils

  4. Basophils
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Explanation

Platelets (thrombocytes) are not true cells but small, anucleate cell fragments derived from megakaryocytes. Monocytes, neutrophils, and basophils are all complete, nucleated white blood cells (leukocytes).

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