Friday, February 16 Question of the Day NAVLE® Clinical Sciences VTNE® Clinical Sciences NAVLE® Clinical Sciences VTNE® What is the function of the objects highlighted by the arrows below? Remove red blood cell parasites Engulf bacteria Help blood clot Prevent phagocytosis Transport immunoglobulins Submit Answer Correct. You chose {selectedText}. Incorrect. You chose {selectedText}, but the correct answer is {correctText}. These are thrombocytes (platelets), which help blood clot. Formation of the platelet plug is the first step in hemostasis (“primary hemostasis”). Platelets are also critical in formation of the fibrin plug (“secondary hemostasis”). Follow these links to see clumps of bovine platelets and scattered feline platelets (and rouleaux formation – i.e., stacked up erythrocytes). Image courtesy of Dr. Seth Chapman. More Clinical Sciences Questions September 9, 2025 September 8, 2025 September 5, 2025 September 4, 2025 Browse All Questions Get Started with ZukuReview BCSE/PAVE Plans starting at $299 For international students and graduates who need to qualify for NAVLE®. Test Prep Put your knowledge to the test Get a visual practice question delivered to your inbox daily. Sign Up
