Which shape of red cell is described as a round, dense cell with no area of central pallor?

a. Sickle cell
b. Target cell
c. Burr cell
d. Spherocyte

ANS: D
This description fits that of a spherocyte. The MCV of a spherocyte is usually normal, although microspherocytes exist that have a low MCV.

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