Under the Microscope, Erythrocytes Appear As

Question

Under the microscope, erythrocytes appear as:
A)biconcave disks without nuclei.
B)circular disks with centrally located nuclei.
C)circular disks with several nuclei.
D)oval disks with multilobed nuclei.

Accepted Answer

Erythrocytes are well-known as red blood cells (RBCs) that are biconcave disks without nuclei when examined under a microscope. Their biconcave disk shape and lack of nuclei enable them to transport oxygen more efficiently by increasing their surface area to volume ratio.