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Where does hematopoiesis occur initially during fetal development?
Where does hematopoiesis occur initially during fetal development?
- In the thymus
- In the liver
- In the bone marrow
- In the yolk sac (correct)
What is the primary function of red bone marrow?
What is the primary function of red bone marrow?
- Production of red blood cells (correct)
- Production of white blood cells
- Maturation of T cells
- Storage of fat
Which organ is responsible for storing fat and certain stem cells?
Which organ is responsible for storing fat and certain stem cells?
- Spleen
- Liver
- Bone marrow (correct)
- Thymus
Which organ is NOT classified as a primary lymphoid organ?
Which organ is NOT classified as a primary lymphoid organ?
What are the two types of bone marrow mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of bone marrow mentioned in the text?
Where does B cell maturation occur?
Where does B cell maturation occur?
Where does hematopoiesis take place mostly by puberty?
Where does hematopoiesis take place mostly by puberty?
What is the red marrow in bones composed of?
What is the red marrow in bones composed of?
Where do blood cell precursors mature before entering the vascular circulation?
Where do blood cell precursors mature before entering the vascular circulation?
What happens when there is an exceptional demand for production of new blood cells?
What happens when there is an exceptional demand for production of new blood cells?
What is the function of Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)?
What is the function of Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)?
How are HSCs identified?
How are HSCs identified?
What roles do Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs) play?
What roles do Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs) play?
What happens to the thymus after puberty?
What happens to the thymus after puberty?
What is the function of the thymus gland?
What is the function of the thymus gland?
What is the composition of red marrow in bones?
What is the composition of red marrow in bones?
