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Which condition is primarily associated with ineffective erythropoiesis?
Which condition is primarily associated with ineffective erythropoiesis?
Which hormone is chiefly responsible for stimulating erythropoiesis?
Which hormone is chiefly responsible for stimulating erythropoiesis?
What defines precursor cells in the context of erythropoiesis?
What defines precursor cells in the context of erythropoiesis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of erythropoietin (EPO)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of erythropoietin (EPO)?
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What is one of the primary effects of erythropoietin on reticulocytes?
What is one of the primary effects of erythropoietin on reticulocytes?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by a decrease in the number of RBC precursors in the bone marrow?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a decrease in the number of RBC precursors in the bone marrow?
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What is the normal half-survival time range for red blood cells labeled with chromium-51?
What is the normal half-survival time range for red blood cells labeled with chromium-51?
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Which marker is associated with erythroid differentiation?
Which marker is associated with erythroid differentiation?
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Which stage follows the BFU-E in the red blood cell maturation process?
Which stage follows the BFU-E in the red blood cell maturation process?
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What hormone is produced by the ovaries that inhibits erythropoiesis?
What hormone is produced by the ovaries that inhibits erythropoiesis?
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What is the total time required for the entire maturation process from BFU-E to mature erythrocyte?
What is the total time required for the entire maturation process from BFU-E to mature erythrocyte?
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Which of the following hormones is not known to stimulate erythropoiesis?
Which of the following hormones is not known to stimulate erythropoiesis?
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Which type of cell corresponds with the intermediate stage of maturation known as Reticulocyte?
Which type of cell corresponds with the intermediate stage of maturation known as Reticulocyte?
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Which hormone, produced by the anterior pituitary gland, is known to stimulate EPOiesis?
Which hormone, produced by the anterior pituitary gland, is known to stimulate EPOiesis?
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Study Notes
Erythrokinetics
- Erythrokinetics is the entire process of red blood cell (RBC) creation to death, lasting about 120 days.
Ineffective Erythropoiesis
- This is the production of defective erythroid precursor cells.
- These precursor cells often undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death) in the bone marrow before maturation to reticulocytes.
- Examples of conditions include vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, thalassemia, and sideroblastic anemia.
Insufficient Erythropoiesis
- This is a decrease in the number of RBC precursors in the bone marrow, resulting in decreased RBC production.
- Examples of conditions causing this include iron deficiency (resulting in microcytic, hypochromic RBCs), renal disease (resulting in normo, normo RBCs), and acute leukemia.
Progenitor Cells
- These cells are immature hematopoietic cells committed to a cell line.
- They cannot be identified morphologically.
Precursor Cells
- These cells are morphologically identifiable.
- Examples include rubriblast and prorubricyte.
CD71
- This is a marker of erythroid differentiation and is a part of erythroid cells.
Hormone Examples Related to Erythropoiesis
| Hormone | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Erythropoietin (EPO) | - Chief stimulatory cytokine for RBCs - Major hormone that stimulates erythrocyte production - Thermostable, nondialyzable, glycoprotein hormone - Primary cell source: kidneys (tubular interstitial cells) - Primary target cells: bone marrow (BM) →basophilic erythroblast & erythrocyte precursor cells - EPO released from kidneys into blood in response to hypoxia (too little tissue oxygen) - 3 major effects: 1. Early release of reticulocytes from bone marrow 2. Reduced cell maturation time in bone marrow 3. Prevention of apoptotic cell death (apoptosis rescue, major way EPO increases RBC mass) |
RBC Survival
- RBC survival can be determined by extracting a blood sample, labeling RBCs with chromium-51 (51Cr), inactivating excess 51Cr, and re-injecting the labeled RBCs into the patient.
- Measurements of radioactivity in RBCs are made at specific times until over 50% of the activity has disappeared.
- Results are commonly expressed as the 51Cr half-survival time.
- Normal range is 28 to 38 days.
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Explore the intricate process of erythrokinetics, including the production, maturation, and longevity of red blood cells. Understand the differences between ineffective and insufficient erythropoiesis, along with the role of progenitor and precursor cells. Ideal for students of hematology and related fields.
