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Cytoskeleton and Its Components

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The cellular organelle present throughout the cytoplasm is called cytoskeleton. The shape of the cell is determined by it and also gives support to the cell. It is of varying sizes and is a complex network of structures. It also helps in the cellular movements and also gives response to the cell to external stimuli. … Read more

Platelets: Structure, Composition and Functions

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Platelets also called thrombocytes are the formed elements of blood. They are small, non-nucleated colorless and moderately refractive bodies. They are considered to be the fragments of the cytoplasm being formed elements of blood. They are about 2.5µ (2 to 4µ) in diameter and 7.5 cu µ (7 to 8 cu µ) in volume. They … Read more