These fragmented RBCs are produced by the trauma associated with colliding with intravascular fibrin strands. What are they?
A)Schistocytes
B)Leptocytes
C)Acanthocytes
D)Spherocytes

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Schistocytes are produced when RBCs collide with intravascular fibrin strands. They are associated with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), heartworm disease, and some diseases of the spleen or liver.

These Fragmented RBCs Are Produced by the Trauma Associated with Colliding