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What is the life span of a platelet?
What is the life span of a platelet?
Which cell gives rise to platelets through fragmentation of cytoplasm?
Which cell gives rise to platelets through fragmentation of cytoplasm?
What is the unique feature of a megakaryocyte's nucleus during maturation?
What is the unique feature of a megakaryocyte's nucleus during maturation?
What organelle is abundant in the cytoplasm of a megakaryocyte?
What organelle is abundant in the cytoplasm of a megakaryocyte?
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Which event leads to the formation of demarcation membranes within a megakaryocyte?
Which event leads to the formation of demarcation membranes within a megakaryocyte?
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What is the approximate range of platelet count per mm3 of blood in adults?
What is the approximate range of platelet count per mm3 of blood in adults?
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What is the main function of the dense tubular system in platelets?
What is the main function of the dense tubular system in platelets?
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Which type of granule in platelets contains growth factors and adhesive proteins?
Which type of granule in platelets contains growth factors and adhesive proteins?
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What is the main function of Delta granules (δ-granules) in platelets?
What is the main function of Delta granules (δ-granules) in platelets?
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Which organelle in platelets is responsible for clot resorption?
Which organelle in platelets is responsible for clot resorption?
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What is the role of platelets in haemostatic process after injury to the vessel wall?
What is the role of platelets in haemostatic process after injury to the vessel wall?
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Which structure in platelets is involved in the generation of ATP for platelet activation?
Which structure in platelets is involved in the generation of ATP for platelet activation?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the platelet cytosol?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the platelet cytosol?
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What is the primary function of the microtubules in the platelet cytoskeleton?
What is the primary function of the microtubules in the platelet cytoskeleton?
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Which of the following statements about the open canalicular system (OCS) in platelets is correct?
Which of the following statements about the open canalicular system (OCS) in platelets is correct?
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What is the primary function of the glycoprotein molecules (GPs) present in the platelet plasmalemma?
What is the primary function of the glycoprotein molecules (GPs) present in the platelet plasmalemma?
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Which of the following statements about the demarcation membranes in thrombopoiesis is correct?
Which of the following statements about the demarcation membranes in thrombopoiesis is correct?
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What is the primary function of the actin and myosin filaments in the platelet cytoskeleton?
What is the primary function of the actin and myosin filaments in the platelet cytoskeleton?
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