6 Questions
During which stage does the yolk sac initiate erythropoiesis?
Yolk Sac
Which organ becomes the primary site of erythropoiesis in the later stages of fetal development?
Bone Marrow
Which organ plays a role in blood synthesis during early fetal development?
Liver
During which stage does the yolk sac initiate erythropoiesis?
3-8 weeks
Which organ is responsible for fetal erythropoiesis during the later stages of development?
Liver
Which organ synthesizes blood in the young liver?
Liver
Study Notes
Erythropoiesis in Fetal Development
- Yolk sac initiates erythropoiesis during the early stage of fetal development.
- The liver becomes the primary site of erythropoiesis in the later stages of fetal development.
- The yolk sac plays a role in blood synthesis during early fetal development.
- The liver is responsible for fetal erythropoiesis during the later stages of development.
- The liver synthesizes blood in the young fetus.
Test your knowledge on the stages of fetal erythropoiesis, from the yolk sac to the bone marrow. Learn about the major sites of blood cell production during different stages of fetal development.
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