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==Thrombocyte formation==
==Thrombocyte formation==
The cell is now a giant cell referred to as the megakaryocyte. Pieces of its cytoplasm and cell membrane bud off to form the [[Thrombocytes|thrombocytes]]. One megakaryocyte can produce up to 6000 thrombocytes.
The megakaryocyte is a giant cell and pieces of it's cytoplasm and cell membrane bud off to form the [[Thrombocytes|thrombocytes]]. One megakaryocyte can produce up to 6000 thrombocytes.
[[Image:LH Megakaryocytes Histology.jpg|left|thumb|150px|<p>'''Megakaryocytes'''</p><sup>©RVC 2008</sup>]]
[[Image:LH Megakaryocytes Histology.jpg|left|thumb|150px|<p>'''Megakaryocytes'''</p><sup>©RVC 2008</sup>]]
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==Links==
==Links==
[[Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology|Lymphoreticular System]]
[[Lymphoreticular System - Anatomy & Physiology|Lymphoreticular System]]