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What is the main function of hemoglobin?
Bind oxygen to transport to tissues
How many protein chains make up a hemoglobin molecule?
Four
What is the non-protein moiety that binds oxygen in hemoglobin?
Heme group
Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur after birth?
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Which type of blood cell does megakaryoblasts give rise to?
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Where do all formed elements of blood originate from?
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What is the primary function of red blood cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a component found in red blood cells?
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What gives red blood cells their red color?
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Which factor does NOT influence the number of red blood cells in the body?
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What is the shape of a red blood cell?
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What characteristic of red blood cell membrane allows it to be flexible?
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What stimulates erythropoiesis in response to decreased oxygen levels in the blood?
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Which cell is the first committed cell in the process of erythropoiesis?
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What is the role of testosterone in red blood cell production?
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Which hormone is secreted by the kidneys and liver to stimulate proerythroblasts in differentiating into erythroblasts?
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What is the normal range of red blood cell counts in adult females?
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Which nutrient is essential for hemoglobin synthesis?
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