Asked by Arianna Johnson on Jun 25, 2024
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Which of the following cell types is an immature red blood cell?
A) Erythrocyte
B) Reticulocyte
C) Thrombocyte
D) Monocyte
E) Leukocyte
Erythrocyte
Red blood cell; biconcave disk containing hemoglobin.
Reticulocyte
Young red blood cell with a network of basophilic endoplasmic reticulum occurring in larger numbers during the process of active red blood cell synthesis.
Immature Red Blood Cell
A young red blood cell that is still developing and has not yet reached its fully mature form, capable of carrying oxygen efficiently.
- Distinguish between the constituents of blood in their formed state and the progression of their development.
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avaneet dhaliwalJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells that are in the process of maturing into erythrocytes. They still contain some organelles that are lost as they mature into fully functional erythrocytes.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the constituents of blood in their formed state and the progression of their development.