10 Questions
Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur during the third trimester of fetal life?
Bone marrow
Which organ is responsible for hematopoiesis during the second trimester of fetal life?
Spleen
Where is red bone marrow predominantly found during the first seven years of life?
Ribs
What does red bone marrow change into after the first seven years of life in peripheral skeletons?
Yellow bone marrow
Which type of tissue includes the liver, spleen, and thymus in hematopoiesis?
Lymphoid tissues
What is the total body iron content in men?
6 gm
Where is Ferritin, a protein-iron complex, found in the body?
Liver, spleen, BM & skeletal muscles
What is the maximum site of iron absorption in the body?
Duodenum
Which type of iron is found in green vegetables, lentils, beans, and raisins?
Non Heme Iron
What are the two main components of storage iron in the body?
Ferritin & Hemosiderin
Test your knowledge of hematopoiesis with this quiz. Explore the organs responsible for blood cell formation during different stages of development and discover the main organs involved in myeloid tissue formation.
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