Appearance, Function and Kinetics of Thrombocytes

Platelet Cytoplasm

The cytoplasm of platelets can be divided into two areas: the chromomere and the hyalomere. The chromomere is located centrally where the granules tend to aggregate. The hyalomere surrounds the chromomere and is a clear, blue, non-granular zone.

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