Which of the following statements regarding blood is NOT true?
a. Hemostasis is the blood clotting process.
b. Leukocytes are fragments of a larger cell.
c. Blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow.
d. Platelets were formerly called thrombocytes.
b
Explanation:
a. Hemostasis is the blood clotting process: a true statement
b. Leukocytes are fragments of a larger cell: correct
c. Blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow: a true statement
d. Platelets were formerly called thrombocytes: a true statement
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