Which of the following statements best describes the appearance of Cabot rings? from Erythrocyte Inclusions - Wright Stained Smears, presented by MediaLab

Characteristics of Cabot Rings

Ungraded Practice Question

Which of the following statements best describes the appearance of Cabot rings?

Please select the single best answer

	nuclear remnants containing DNA
	irregular magenta inclusions seen along the periphery of red cells
	aggregates of polyribosomes which appear as either fine or coarse dark blue granules spread evenly throughout the erythrocyte in the reticulocyte stage
	thin, red purple-staining strands in the shapes of rings, figure eights or shape of the letter B

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