Disk-shaped blood cells without nuclei are called:

A) leukocytes.
B) platelets.
C) erythrocytes.
D) thrombocytes.


C
Explanation:
A) Leukocytes are white blood cells that have many shapes.
B) Platelets are blood clotting cells that have different shapes.
C) Correct.
D) Thrombocytes are platelets.

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