Questions and Answers
What gives normal mature red blood cells the pink-tan color when stained?
Hemoglobin
How do the centers of normal mature red blood cells stain compared to the cell margins?
Lighter
What is the shape of normal mature red blood cells?
Biconcave disk
What is the approximate diameter of normal mature red blood cells?
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What is the approximate diameter of platelets?
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Which component of the blood contains cytoplasmic granules that stain bluish and small reddish-purple granules?
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Study Notes
Red Blood Cell Characteristics
- Normal mature red blood cells have a pink-tan color when stained due to the presence of hemoglobin.
- The centers of normal mature red blood cells stain more lightly than the cell margins.
- Normal mature red blood cells are disc-shaped.
- Normal mature red blood cells have an approximate diameter of 7.5 micrometers.
Platelet Characteristics
- Platelets have an approximate diameter of 2-3 micrometers.
Granulocyte Characteristics
- Granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, contain cytoplasmic granules that stain bluish and small reddish-purple granules.
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