10 Questions
Which cells are the progenitors for all cells that arise in the blood?
Hematopoietic stem cells
Where does hematopoiesis primarily take place?
Bone marrow
What is the hormone that stimulates red blood cell production?
Erythropoietin (EPO)
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
120 days
Where are old red blood cells eliminated from the body?
Spleen
Which cells produce the hormone erythropoietin?
Peritubular cells in the kidney
What is the function of mature white blood cells?
Host defense
What happens to iron in hemoglobin when old red blood cells are phagocytosed?
It is recycled for use in new red blood cells
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
120 days
How much blood does an adult male have?
5.5 Liters
Test your knowledge of Hematopoiesis and blood cell types in this quiz. Learn about the role of hematopoietic stem cells and how growth and transcription factors regulate cell development. Understand the main functions of mature blood cells in oxygen delivery, hemostasis, and host defense.
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