What are the Anucleate Cells in the Human Body?

[soidal]

Hi,

Can someone provide a list of anucleate cells in human body?
i know platelets and red blood cells are anucleate.
Are there more?

Thanks a million.

 

[Moonbear]

Platelets are not cells, they're fragments of megakaryocytes.

Why do you need a list? Is this for homework? If so, let me know to move it there.

 

[oswaler]

Hello,

Yes, there are a few more anucleate cells in the human body. In addition to platelets and red blood cells, other anucleate cells include:

1. Mature keratinocytes - these are skin cells that have lost their nucleus during the process of keratinization, making them tough and durable.

2. Lens fibers - these are cells found in the lens of the eye that have lost their nucleus to allow for transparency and clear vision.

3. Osteocytes - these are bone cells that have become trapped in the bone matrix and lost their nucleus.

4. Striated muscle fibers - these muscle cells have lost their nucleus during development and are unable to undergo cell division.

5. Mature sperm cells - these cells have lost their nucleus in order to make room for the necessary structures for fertilization.

I hope this helps answer your question. Let me know if you have any further inquiries.