Megakaryocytes
Also known as: Giant Cells; Megacaryocytes; Megalokaryocytes; Thromboblasts
Description
Megakaryocytes are specialized Cells of the Bone Marrow.
Biological Function of Megakaryocytes
Cardiovascular System
Platelets (type of Blood Cell) are formed from the broken fragments of the Cytoplasm of Megakaryocytes.
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