Hematopoiesis

Hematopoiesis occurs where?

• white bone marrow

• stem cells

• red bone marrow

• blood vessels

What is hematopoeisis?

• formed elements

• blood cell formation

• erythrocyte formation

• developing RBCs

Where does hematopoiesis take place, producing new RBCs?

• red bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

• synovial membrane

• articular cartilage

Which of the following cells are white blood cells? Select all that apply. In your notes, highlight the correct cells in YELLOW.

• neutrophil

• platelets

• erythrocytes

• lymphocytes

• monocytes

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Which cell type is directly responsible for the production of neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils?

• Myeloblast

• Lymphoblast

• Monocyte

• Erythroblast

Blood cell formation occurs in the red bone marrow, a process called ____.

• fibrinolysis

• syneresis

• hematopoiesis

• erythrocytosis

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Red bone marrow is also known as __________ tissue.

• connective

• osteoid

• myeloid

• neural

The average lifespan of a red blood cell is

• 90 days

• 120 days

• 360 days

• 24 hours

What is the primary site of hematopoiesis in adults?

• Liver

• Spleen

• Red bone marrow

• Thymus

Which of the following is a key growth factor involved in hematopoiesis?

• Erythropoietin

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine