The Genesis of Blood Platelets
Since the publications of J. H. Wright in , 1906-10 in which was set forth the megakaryocyte theory of platelet genesis, little has been done either by way of confirming or rejecting this theory. On the basis of comparatively recent work it is now realised that in the mysteries surrounding the origin and function of the platelet, there lies hidden information, which would go far in enabling us to form a sounder conception of such phenomena as the haemorrhagic diseases, thrombosis, embolism, blood clotting, the function of the spleen and many other allied problems. In reviewing the literature one finds that not only has no