Question

If present, how many Howell-Jolly bodies are usually seen within a given erythrocyte?

a) None
b) One
c) Two
d) Three

Answer 1

Erythrocytes do not have Howell-Jolly bodies, the correct answer is None.

Step-by-step explanation:

Erythrocytes are mature red blood cells that do not have a nucleus or mitochondria. They are specialized for carrying oxygen to the body tissues. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is a) None. Howell-Jolly bodies, on the other hand, are small round inclusions that may be present in erythrocytes if the spleen is not functioning properly. These bodies are remnants of the nucleus and are usually removed by the spleen.