Figure 4-8b. Megakaryocytic series: Megakaryocyte.
d. Thrombocyte (Platelet)
Size. One to 4 microns in diameter.
(1)
(2)
Nucleus. None.
(3) Cytoplasm. The cytoplasm is light blue to purple and very granular. It
consists of 2 parts:
(a)
The chromomere, which is granular and located centrally.
(b) The hyalomere, which surrounds the chromomere and is
nongranular and clear to light blue.
Figure 4-8c. Megakaryocytic series: Thrombocytes.
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