Thursday, July 24 Question of the Day NAVLE® Clinical Sciences VTNE® VTNE® NAVLE® Clinical Sciences VTNE® What is the function of the objects highlighted by the arrows below? Engulf bacteria Transport immunoglobulins Prevent phagocytosis Remove red blood cell parasites Help blood clot 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 VTNE® Questions September 8, 2025 September 5, 2025 September 4, 2025 September 3, 2025 Browse All Questions Get Started with ZukuReview VTNE® Plans starting at $160 For graduates of accredited veterinary technology programs. Test Prep Put your knowledge to the test Get a visual practice question delivered to your inbox daily. Sign Up
