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Which cells are the progenitors for all cells that arise in the blood?
Which cells are the progenitors for all cells that arise in the blood?
- Hematopoietic stem cells (correct)
- Platelets
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
Where does hematopoiesis primarily take place?
Where does hematopoiesis primarily take place?
- Spleen
- Kidney
- Bone marrow (correct)
- Liver
What is the hormone that stimulates red blood cell production?
What is the hormone that stimulates red blood cell production?
- Cortisol
- Thyroxine
- Insulin
- Erythropoietin (EPO) (correct)
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
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Where are old red blood cells eliminated from the body?
Where are old red blood cells eliminated from the body?
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Which cells produce the hormone erythropoietin?
Which cells produce the hormone erythropoietin?
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What is the function of mature white blood cells?
What is the function of mature white blood cells?
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What happens to iron in hemoglobin when old red blood cells are phagocytosed?
What happens to iron in hemoglobin when old red blood cells are phagocytosed?
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What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
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How much blood does an adult male have?
How much blood does an adult male have?
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