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What is the main function of thrombocytes?
What is the main function of thrombocytes?
What is the process by which platelets are produced from megakaryocytes?
What is the process by which platelets are produced from megakaryocytes?
Which growth factor is involved in megakaryopoiesis?
Which growth factor is involved in megakaryopoiesis?
What is the size range of mature megakaryocytes?
What is the size range of mature megakaryocytes?
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What is the N:C ratio of promegakaryocytes?
What is the N:C ratio of promegakaryocytes?
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Which cell stage exhibits nucleoli that are not visible?
Which cell stage exhibits nucleoli that are not visible?
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What characterizes the open canalicular system in platelets?
What characterizes the open canalicular system in platelets?
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Which component acts as a physical and chemical barrier between intra and extracellular environment in platelets?
Which component acts as a physical and chemical barrier between intra and extracellular environment in platelets?
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What is the normal life span of platelets?
What is the normal life span of platelets?
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What is the function of the submembrane area in platelets?
What is the function of the submembrane area in platelets?
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Which component is involved in the exchange of substances in and out of the platelet?
Which component is involved in the exchange of substances in and out of the platelet?
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What regulates the arrangement of internal organelles in platelets?
What regulates the arrangement of internal organelles in platelets?
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What is one of the functions of alpha granules in platelets?
What is one of the functions of alpha granules in platelets?
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Which factor is involved in blood coagulation and platelet adhesion?
Which factor is involved in blood coagulation and platelet adhesion?
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What contributes to the discoid shape of an inactivated platelet?
What contributes to the discoid shape of an inactivated platelet?
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What is the main function of megakaryocytes?
What is the main function of megakaryocytes?
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Which growth factor is NOT involved in megakaryopoiesis?
Which growth factor is NOT involved in megakaryopoiesis?
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What type of cell can further differentiate into megakaryocytes?
What type of cell can further differentiate into megakaryocytes?
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What is the size range of promegakaryocytes?
What is the size range of promegakaryocytes?
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Which factor acts as a stable gel component to regulate the arrangement of internal organelles in platelets?
Which factor acts as a stable gel component to regulate the arrangement of internal organelles in platelets?
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What is the main function of the open canalicular system (OCS) in platelets?
What is the main function of the open canalicular system (OCS) in platelets?
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What characterizes the mature megakaryocyte stage?
What characterizes the mature megakaryocyte stage?
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Which growth factor is involved in platelet production?
Which growth factor is involved in platelet production?
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What contributes to the normal discoid shape of platelets?
What contributes to the normal discoid shape of platelets?
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Which component of platelets prevents contact between organelles and the cell membrane?
Which component of platelets prevents contact between organelles and the cell membrane?
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What is the main function of the submembrane area in platelets?
What is the main function of the submembrane area in platelets?
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Study Notes
Thrombocytes (Platelets)
- The main function of thrombocytes is to participate in blood coagulation and hemostasis.
Megakaryocyte Development
- Megakaryocytes produce platelets through a process involving the fragmentation of their cytoplasm.
- Thrombopoietin (TPO) is the primary growth factor involved in megakaryopoiesis.
Megakaryocyte Characteristics
- Mature megakaryocytes have a size range of 50-100 μm in diameter.
- Promegakaryocytes have a nucleocytoplasmic (N:C) ratio of 1:1-1:2.
- The nucleoli of promegakaryocytes are not visible.
- Mature megakaryocytes are characterized by multiple lobes and a high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio.
Platelet Structure and Function
- The open canalicular system (OCS) is a network of membranous tubules and channels that characterizes platelets.
- The OCS acts as a physical and chemical barrier between the intra- and extracellular environments.
- The submembrane area is involved in the exchange of substances in and out of the platelet.
- The submembrane area also regulates the arrangement of internal organelles in platelets.
- Alpha granules are involved in blood coagulation and platelet adhesion.
- The normal life span of platelets is 7-10 days.
Platelet Shape and Structure
- The discoid shape of inactivated platelets is contributed to by the spectrin-based membrane skeleton.
- The spectrin-based membrane skeleton also prevents contact between organelles and the cell membrane.
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This quiz covers the introduction and definition of terms related to megakaryopoiesis, including the production of megakaryocytes and thrombocytes (platelets) in the context of hematology. It also explores the growth factors involved in megakaryocyte maturation and platelet production.