Unit Notes - 3
6. What induces stem cell to form megakaryoblast:
Megakaryocyte Colony Stimulating Factor
7. In what disease does one see fragments of megakaryocytes in p.b.:
CML, myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, Hodgkin’s disease, infection, and following surgery
8. Ratio of p.b. platelets to splenic platelets:
2/3 in p.b. and 1/3 in spleen
9. Features of WBCs and Platelets:
Review the following slides