Comparative Organ System Anatomy · Zoology

Which vertebrates have nucleated red blood cells?

  1. Placental mammals only
  2. Birds and reptiles
  3. Cartilaginous fishes only
  4. All vertebrate groups
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Correct answer: Birds and reptiles

Birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes have nucleated red blood cells. Mammals are unique in having enucleated RBCs.

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