No, platelets are not white blood cells (WBCs).
Platelets are actually cell fragments, not whole cells. They are formed from large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes. Platelets are essential for controlling bleeding in the body.
White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are a crucial part of the immune system, protecting the body against illness and disease.
While both platelets and WBCs are found in blood, they have distinct functions and origins.
