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Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur during the third trimester of fetal life?
Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur during the third trimester of fetal life?
- Yolk sac
- Liver
- Spleen
- Bone marrow (correct)
Which organ is responsible for hematopoiesis during the second trimester of fetal life?
Which organ is responsible for hematopoiesis during the second trimester of fetal life?
- Liver
- Spleen (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Yolk sac
Where is red bone marrow predominantly found during the first seven years of life?
Where is red bone marrow predominantly found during the first seven years of life?
- Lymph nodes
- Skull
- Ribs (correct)
- Femur
What does red bone marrow change into after the first seven years of life in peripheral skeletons?
What does red bone marrow change into after the first seven years of life in peripheral skeletons?
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Which type of tissue includes the liver, spleen, and thymus in hematopoiesis?
Which type of tissue includes the liver, spleen, and thymus in hematopoiesis?
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What is the total body iron content in men?
What is the total body iron content in men?
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Where is Ferritin, a protein-iron complex, found in the body?
Where is Ferritin, a protein-iron complex, found in the body?
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What is the maximum site of iron absorption in the body?
What is the maximum site of iron absorption in the body?
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Which type of iron is found in green vegetables, lentils, beans, and raisins?
Which type of iron is found in green vegetables, lentils, beans, and raisins?
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What are the two main components of storage iron in the body?
What are the two main components of storage iron in the body?
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