Hematopoiesis and Erythropoiesis Process
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What is the primary function of erythropoietin (EPO) in the body?

  • To regulate the immune response
  • To stimulate the production of red blood cells (correct)
  • To regulate the production of white blood cells
  • To produce platelets in the bone marrow

    • What is the process by which hematopoietic stem cells give rise to all blood cell types?

  • Stem cell development (correct)
  • Leukopoiesis
  • Thrombopoiesis
  • Erythropoiesis

    • Which of the following cytokines regulates the production of granulocytes?

  • Thrombopoietin (TPO)
  • Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) (correct)
  • Erythropoietin (EPO)
  • Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)

    • What is the process by which platelets are produced in the body?

    <p>Thrombopoiesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the site of erythropoiesis in the body?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in the body?

    <p>To give rise to all blood cell types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hormone that regulates the production of platelets in the body?

    <p>Thrombopoietin (TPO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which white blood cells are produced in the body?

    <p>Leukopoiesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of blood cells arises from CFU-G?

    <p>Neutrophils and Eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the site of hemopoiesis during embryonic life?

    <p>Yolk sac, liver, spleen, and bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the life span of RBCs?

    <p>100-120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal count of blood platelets?

    <p>150,000-400,000/mm3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which blood platelets are formed?

    <p>Thrombopoiesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of blood cells arises from CFU-GM?

    <p>Granulocytes and Monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first recognizable erythrocyte precursor?

    <p>Erythroblast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of blood platelets in LM?

    <p>Biconvex discs without a nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of reticular cells in myeloid tissue?

    <p>Production of reticular fibers and growth factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following-formed blood elements is NOT a type of granulocyte?

    <p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Giemsa's stain in preparing a blood smear?

    <p>To differentiate blood cells by their nuclei and cytoplasmic granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of macrophages in myeloid tissue?

    <p>Phagocytosis of aged RBCs and the malformed blood elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of leukocyte that is NOT granular?

    <p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of colony forming unit (CFU)?

    <p>CFU-GEMM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a blood count?

    <p>To determine the average number of a formed blood element per cubic millimeter of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of agranular leukocyte?

    <p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hematopoiesis

    Hematopoiesis is the process by which blood cells are produced in the body. It involves the development of different blood cell types from hematopoietic stem cells.

    Erythropoiesis

    • Process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced
    • Regulated by erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone produced by the kidneys
    • Erythropoiesis occurs in the bone marrow
    • Stages of erythropoiesis:
      1. Commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to erythroid lineage
      2. Erythroblast formation
      3. Hemoglobinization
      4. Maturation of reticulocytes
      5. Release of mature erythrocytes into the bloodstream

    Stem Cell Development

    • Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are the precursor cells that give rise to all blood cell types
    • HSCs have the ability to self-renew and differentiate into various blood cell lineages
    • Stem cell development is regulated by a complex interplay of cytokines, growth factors, and transcription factors

    Leukopoiesis

    • Process by which white blood cells (leukocytes) are produced
    • Includes the development of granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) and agranulocytes (lymphocytes and monocytes)
    • Regulated by cytokines such as granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)

    Thrombopoiesis

    • Process by which platelets are produced
    • Regulated by thrombopoietin (TPO), a hormone produced by the liver and kidneys
    • Thrombopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow
    • Stages of thrombopoiesis:
      1. Commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to megakaryocyte lineage
      2. Maturation of megakaryocytes
      3. Platelet production and release into the bloodstream

    Lymphopoiesis

    • Process by which lymphocytes are produced
    • Includes the development of B cells and T cells
    • Regulated by cytokines such as interleukin-7 (IL-7) and stem cell factor (SCF)
    • Lymphopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow and lymphoid organs (e.g., spleen, lymph nodes)

    Granulopoiesis

    • Process by which granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) are produced
    • Regulated by cytokines such as G-CSF and GM-CSF
    • Granulopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow
    • Stages of granulopoiesis:
      1. Commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to granulocyte lineage
      2. Maturation of granulocyte precursors
      3. Release of mature granulocytes into the bloodstream

    Hematopoiesis

    • Process by which blood cells are produced in the body, involving development of different blood cell types from hematopoietic stem cells

    Erythropoiesis

    • Process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced
    • Regulated by erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone produced by the kidneys
    • Occurs in the bone marrow
    • Stages: commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to erythroid lineage, erythroblast formation, hemoglobinization, maturation of reticulocytes, and release of mature erythrocytes into the bloodstream

    Stem Cell Development

    • Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are precursor cells that give rise to all blood cell types
    • HSCs have the ability to self-renew and differentiate into various blood cell lineages
    • Regulated by a complex interplay of cytokines, growth factors, and transcription factors

    Leukopoiesis

    • Process by which white blood cells (leukocytes) are produced
    • Includes development of granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) and agranulocytes (lymphocytes and monocytes)
    • Regulated by cytokines such as granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)

    Thrombopoiesis

    • Process by which platelets are produced
    • Regulated by thrombopoietin (TPO), a hormone produced by the liver and kidneys
    • Occurs in the bone marrow
    • Stages: commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to megakaryocyte lineage, maturation of megakaryocytes, and platelet production and release into the bloodstream

    Lymphopoiesis

    • Process by which lymphocytes are produced
    • Includes development of B cells and T cells
    • Regulated by cytokines such as interleukin-7 (IL-7) and stem cell factor (SCF)
    • Occurs in the bone marrow and lymphoid organs (e.g., spleen, lymph nodes)

    Granulopoiesis

    • Process by which granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) are produced
    • Regulated by cytokines such as G-CSF and GM-CSF
    • Occurs in the bone marrow
    • Stages: commitment of hematopoietic stem cells to granulocyte lineage, maturation of granulocyte precursors, and release of mature granulocytes into the bloodstream

    Blood Composition

    • Blood is a specialized type of connective tissue composed of plasma (matrix) and formed blood elements (cells)
    • Formed blood elements include:
      • Red blood corpuscles (RBCs)
      • White blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes (granular and agranular)
      • Blood platelets

    Blood Smear Preparation

    • Giemsa's stain (methylene blue + eosin) is used to differentiate blood cells by their nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
    • Blood count:
      • RBCs count
      • Total leukocytic count
      • Platelets count
      • Differential leukocytic count (percentage of each type of leukocyte relative to the total number of WBCs)

    Myeloid Tissue Structure

    • The stroma:
      • Reticular fibers: support myeloid cells and endothelial cells
      • Stromal cells:
        • Reticular cells: produce reticular fibers and growth factors
        • Macrophages: phagocytosis of aged RBCs and malformed blood elements
        • Fat cells: one of the largest cells in bone marrow
    • The myeloid cells:
      • Pluripotent hemopoietic stem cells (PHSCs): give rise to daughter cells
      • Multipotent hemopoietic stem cells (MHSCs): give rise to cell colonies for each formed blood element
      • Colony forming units (CFUs): CFU-Ly, CFU-GEMM, CFU-E, CFU-Meg, CFU-M, CFU-G, CFU-Eo, CFU-Ba

    Hemopoiesis

    • Definition: The process of formation of different blood elements
    • Site:
      • During embryonic life: yolk sac, liver, spleen, and bone marrow
      • In children: bone marrow of all bones
      • In adults: restricted to the marrow of the sternum, ribs, skull, vertebrae, pelvis, and sacrum

    Red Blood Corpuscles (RBCs)

    • Average RBC count: 5-5.5 millions/mm³ in males, 4.5-5 millions/mm³ in females
    • Life span of RBCs: 100-120 days
    • Function: oxygen transport
    • Shape: eosinophilic biconcave discs
    • Nucleus: absent
    • Cytoplasm: hemoglobin is more concentrated at the periphery

    Erythropoiesis

    • First recognizable erythrocyte precursor
    • Hemoglobin synthesis is most active
    • Hemoglobin is accumulating
    • STOP Cell Division
    • The synthesis of hemoglobin is completed

    Blood Platelets

    • Normal count: 150,000-400,000/mm³
    • Function: formation of a blood clot
    • Structure:
      • Shape: biconvex discs
      • Nucleus: absent
      • The granulomere: granular central core contains granules
      • The hyalomere: pale basophilic area at the periphery

    Thrombopoiesis

    • Definition: The formation of blood platelets
    • Release of mature platelets from the bone marrow into the bloodstream

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