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Where does definitive hematopoiesis occur during embryonic life?
Where does definitive hematopoiesis occur during embryonic life?
- Yolk sac (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Spleen
- Liver
What is the primary function of hematopoiesis?
What is the primary function of hematopoiesis?
- Regulation of body temperature
- Renewal and specialization of blood cells (correct)
- Digestion of nutrients
- Production of hormones
When does hematopoiesis start?
When does hematopoiesis start?
- During adolescence
- During embryonic life (correct)
- In old age
- At birth
Which region of the developing embryo is associated with definitive hematopoiesis?
Which region of the developing embryo is associated with definitive hematopoiesis?
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Which blood cell lines are involved in hematopoiesis?
Which blood cell lines are involved in hematopoiesis?
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During fetal life, which organs are the major hematopoietic organs from 6 weeks until 6–7 months?
During fetal life, which organs are the major hematopoietic organs from 6 weeks until 6–7 months?
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At what stage of gestation does hematopoiesis begin to occur in the bone marrow?
At what stage of gestation does hematopoiesis begin to occur in the bone marrow?
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When does hemopoiesis become confined to the bone marrow after birth?
When does hemopoiesis become confined to the bone marrow after birth?
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Where is medullary hematopoiesis confined to after birth?
Where is medullary hematopoiesis confined to after birth?
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Which organ contributes to fetal hematopoiesis in addition to the liver and spleen?
Which organ contributes to fetal hematopoiesis in addition to the liver and spleen?
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