5 Questions
What is the main site of hematopoiesis after birth?
Bone marrow
What becomes the main site of hematopoiesis after the 3rd month of fetal life?
Liver
Where does hematopoiesis begin during embryonic life?
Yolk sac
What is the term for blood cell formation outside the bone marrow under certain conditions?
Extramedulla hematopoiesis
Which hormone regulates erythropoiesis?
Erythropoietin
Study Notes
Hematopoiesis Sites
- After birth, the main site of hematopoiesis is the bone marrow
- After the 3rd month of fetal life, the liver becomes the main site of hematopoiesis
- During embryonic life, hematopoiesis begins in the yolk sac
Hematopoiesis Under Certain Conditions
- Hematopoiesis can occur outside the bone marrow under certain conditions, known as extramedullary hematopoiesis
Erythropoiesis Regulation
- Erythropoiesis is regulated by the hormone erythropoietin (EPO)
Test your knowledge of hematopoiesis and anemia with this quiz by Dr. Eyad Atween, M.S.C Clinical pathology. Explore the physiological process of blood cell formation and understand the development of blood islands. Learn about the migration of hematopoietic stem cells and the main site of hematopoiesis.
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