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Thrombocytes are the smallest formed elements in the blood. In my Medical Terminology book, it says "The smallet formed elements found in blood are platelets. Although they are sometimes called thrombocytes, they are not true cells, as the term erroneously suggests, but merely fragments of cells."
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Also called an erthrocytic anucleate formed element?
Red Blood Cell
Which formed element is a leukocyte?
Leukocytes is another name for white blood cell. These formed elements fight infections and other "foreign" invaders. The formed elements of blood are red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
What is the smallest amount in an element?
The smallest amount of an element is measured in terms of individual atoms. The smallest amount of an element can be one atom.
Are platelets the smallest blood cells?
No, platelets are not actual cells. They are cell fragments that are formed in the bone marrow and help with blood clotting. The smallest cells in the blood are red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes.
What is the smallest element?
ATOM
