Hematopoiesis

a hormone that controls the homeostasis mechanism of RBC production

• erythropoietin

• thymopoietin

• vasopressin

• estradiol

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A patient that has just undergone chemotherapy causing damage to the red bone marrow would be diagnosed with this form of anemia

• aplastic

• iron deficiency

• pernicious

• sickle cell

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the production of blood cells from cells from dividing stem a progenitor cells

• marrow

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• hematopoiesis

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produces red blood cells

• marrow

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• hematopoiesis

Which organ is primarily responsible for hematopoiesis in adults?

• Liver

• Spleen

• Bone marrow

• Kidney

What is the primary function of erythropoietin in hematopoiesis?

• Stimulate white blood cell production

• Regulate platelet formation

• Control red blood cell production

• Enhance plasma volume

Which type of stem cell is directly involved in hematopoiesis?

• Totipotent stem cells

• Pluripotent stem cells

• Multipotent stem cells

• Unipotent stem cells

During fetal development, which organ is initially responsible for hematopoiesis?

• Liver

• Spleen

• Bone marrow

• Thymus

What is the role of the hormone thrombopoietin in hematopoiesis?

• Stimulates red blood cell production

• Regulates white blood cell production

• Controls platelet production

• Enhances plasma protein synthesis

Which of the following is a common site for bone marrow biopsy to assess hematopoiesis?

• Femur

• Sternum

• Humerus

• Tibia