Erythropoiesis: Formation of Red Blood Cells
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What is the average circulation time for erythrocytes?

  • 180 days
  • 90 days
  • 60 days
  • 120 days (correct)

Which hormone acts on more mature committed stem cells during erythropoiesis?

  • Erythropoietin (correct)
  • Stem cell factor
  • Androgens
  • Interleukin-3

Where is 90% of erythropoietin produced?

  • Liver
  • Kidneys (correct)
  • Bone marrow
  • Spleen

What is the first recognizable erythropoietic cell after CFU-E transformation?

<p>Pronormoblast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the CFU-E transform into after amplifying divisions and maturational sequences?

<p>Erythroblasts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the erythroblasts' volume is occupied by the nucleus?

<p>70% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the chromatin in an orthochromatic normoblast?

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What is the final maturation site for erythropoiesis?

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What substance is needed for erythropoiesis and includes iron, manganese, and cobalt?

<p>Metal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing gene product, particularly hemoglobin, in the orthochromatic normoblast?

<p>Ribosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary stimulus for erythropoietin production?

<p>Tissue hypoxia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which interleukin is involved in the differentiation of basophilic normoblasts?

<p>IL3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of erythropoietin (EPO) in erythropoiesis?

<p>Stimulate proliferation and differentiation of erythrocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which cell does the reticulocyte originate?

<p>Polychromatic normoblast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial stage of erythropoiesis where haemoglobin gradually starts to accumulate?

<p>Basophilic normoblast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell is the earliest committed stem cell in erythropoiesis?

<p>BFU-E (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CFU-E in erythropoiesis?

<p>Arises from the BFU-E (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of mitotic division and maturational phases produces mature erythrocytes?

<p>(Late) orthochromatic normoblast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Erythropoietin (EPO) on committed stem cells during erythropoiesis?

<p>Induce proliferation, differentiation and maturation of erythrocytes in the bone marrow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Erythrocyte Circulation Time

Average lifespan of red blood cells in circulation.

Erythropoietin (EPO)

A hormone that stimulates red blood cell production, acting on committed stem cells.

Erythropoietin Production Site

The primary organ responsible for erythropoietin production.

Basophilic Normoblast

The first recognizable cell in erythropoiesis after CFU-E transformation.

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CFU-E Transformation

Cell arising from CFU-E that undergoes divisions to become orthochromatic normoblasts.

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Early Erythroblast Nucleus

A characteristic of early erythroblasts.

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Chromatin Condensation

The appearance of chromatin in orthochromatic normoblasts as they mature.

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Final Maturation Site

The location where erythropoiesis completes.

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Erythropoiesis Essentials

Substances necessary for red blood cell production.

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Hemoglobin Synthesis Organelles

Organelles synthesizing hemoglobin in orthochromatic normoblasts.

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EPO Production Stimulus

Triggers erythropoietin production.

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Interleukin-3 Role

Interleukin involved in the differentiation of basophilic normoblasts.

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EPO Function

Hormone enhancing red blood cell production via bone marrow stimulation.

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Reticulocyte Origin

Cell that exits the bone marrow and develops from orthochromatic normoblasts.

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Hemoglobin Accumulation Onset

Stage in erythropoiesis when hemoglobin starts being produced.

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Earliest Committed Stem Cell

The earliest committed stem cell in erythropoiesis.

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CFU-E Role

Role of CFU-E in erythropoiesis.

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Erythrocyte Production Phases

How mature erythrocytes are gradually created.

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EPO Effects

How erythropoietin helps the survival of committed stem cells.

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Study Notes

Erythropoiesis and Erythrocyte Circulation

  • Average circulation time for erythrocytes is approximately 120 days.
  • Erythropoietin acts on more mature committed stem cells during erythropoiesis.

Erythropoietin Production and Action

  • Approximately 90% of erythropoietin is produced in the kidneys.
  • The first recognizable erythropoietic cell after CFU-E (Colony Forming Unit-Erythroid) transformation is the basophilic normoblast.

Erythroblast Characteristics

  • CFU-E transforms into orthochromatic normoblasts after amplifying divisions and maturational sequences.
  • The nucleus occupies about 80% of the volume in early erythroblasts.
  • In orthochromatic normoblasts, the chromatin condenses significantly as maturation progresses.

Maturation and Nutritional Requirements

  • The final maturation site for erythropoiesis is the bone marrow.
  • Essential substances for erythropoiesis include iron, manganese, and cobalt.

Cellular Functions and Stimuli

  • Ribosomes are the organelles responsible for synthesizing proteins, particularly hemoglobin, in orthochromatic normoblasts.
  • The primary stimulus for erythropoietin production is decreased oxygen levels in the blood.

Role of Interleukins and EPO

  • Interleukin-3 is involved in the differentiation of basophilic normoblasts.
  • Erythropoietin (EPO) promotes the production of red blood cells by stimulating committed stem cells in the bone marrow.

Reticulocyte Development

  • Reticulocytes originate from orthochromatic normoblasts as they exit the bone marrow.
  • The initial stage of erythropoiesis where hemoglobin begins to accumulate is in the erythroblast stage.

Committed Stem Cells and CFU-E Role

  • The earliest committed stem cell in erythropoiesis is the CFU-E.
  • CFU-E plays a crucial role by proliferating and differentiating into erythroblasts during the erythropoiesis process.

Maturation Phases and EPO Effects

  • The mitotic division and maturation phases that produce mature erythrocytes involve sequential transformations through various erythroblast stages.
  • Erythropoietin (EPO) enhances the survival and proliferation of committed stem cells, facilitating efficient erythrocyte production.

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Learn about the process of erythropoiesis, which involves the differentiation and maturation of pluripotent stem cells in the bone marrow to form mature red blood cells. Understand the role of erythropoietin in stimulating erythropoiesis.

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