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What stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?
What stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?
- Vitamin B12
- Erythropoietin (EPO) (correct)
- Iron deficiency
- Low oxygen levels
What is essential for hemoglobin synthesis and can lead to decreased RBC production if deficient?
What is essential for hemoglobin synthesis and can lead to decreased RBC production if deficient?
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- Iron Availability (correct)
- Bone Marrow Health
What is crucial for DNA synthesis during RBC maturation and can result in impaired RBC production if deficient?
What is crucial for DNA synthesis during RBC maturation and can result in impaired RBC production if deficient?
- Oxygen Levels
- Erythropoietin (EPO)
- Colony-Stimulating Factors (CSFs)
- Vitamin B12 and Folate (correct)
What stimulates the release of EPO, promoting erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What stimulates the release of EPO, promoting erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is critical for the production of red blood cells?
What is critical for the production of red blood cells?
What stimulates the production of white blood cells?
What stimulates the production of white blood cells?
What can lead to leukocytosis?
What can lead to leukocytosis?
What is the definition of thrombocytopenia?
What is the definition of thrombocytopenia?
What may result in increased blood viscosity?
What may result in increased blood viscosity?
What can influence the production and release of white blood cells from the bone marrow?
What can influence the production and release of white blood cells from the bone marrow?
What is the normal range for hematocrit typically expressed as?
What is the normal range for hematocrit typically expressed as?
What may lead to decreased WBC production?
What may lead to decreased WBC production?
