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What regulates the development of different blood cell types?
What regulates the development of different blood cell types?
- Several different cytokines (correct)
- Hormones produced in the liver
- Cytokines produced in the kidneys
- Antigens produced in the bone marrow
What type of cells does CFU-GM produce?
What type of cells does CFU-GM produce?
- Platelets and neutrophils
- Erythrocytes and megakaryocytes
- Thrombocytes and lymphocytes
- Granulocytes and monocytes (correct)
What is produced in the kidneys to stimulate the production of red blood cells?
What is produced in the kidneys to stimulate the production of red blood cells?
- Thrombopoietin
- Interleukins
- Erythropoietin (correct)
- Colony-stimulating factors
What stimulates the formation of platelets?
What stimulates the formation of platelets?
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What are the two important families of cytokines that stimulate white blood cell formation?
What are the two important families of cytokines that stimulate white blood cell formation?
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What is the function of CFU-E?
What is the function of CFU-E?
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What are the surfaces of erythrocytes composed of?
What are the surfaces of erythrocytes composed of?
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How are blood groups categorized?
How are blood groups categorized?
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What are the two most well-known blood groups?
What are the two most well-known blood groups?
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What is the purpose of precursor cells?
What is the purpose of precursor cells?
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