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Which protein moiety is part of the complex hemoglobin molecule?
Which protein moiety is part of the complex hemoglobin molecule?
- Tetramer
- Globin (correct)
- Iron
- Heme groups
Where does hematopoiesis (formation of blood elements) occur primarily during the fetal period?
Where does hematopoiesis (formation of blood elements) occur primarily during the fetal period?
- In the bone marrow
- In the fetal kidney
- In the yolk sac (correct)
- In the liver
Which organ primarily regulates erythrocyte production through the hormone erythropoietin?
Which organ primarily regulates erythrocyte production through the hormone erythropoietin?
- Spleen
- Pancreas
- Fetal liver
- Fetal kidney (correct)
During the fetal period, which type of hemoglobin predominates?
During the fetal period, which type of hemoglobin predominates?
Where does extramedullary hematopoiesis occur during the fetal period?
Where does extramedullary hematopoiesis occur during the fetal period?
When does the switch from gamma to beta synthesis of hemoglobin occur?
When does the switch from gamma to beta synthesis of hemoglobin occur?
Which type of hemoglobin predominates during the fetal period?
Which type of hemoglobin predominates during the fetal period?
During which gestational week does the switch from gamma to beta synthesis of hemoglobin occur?
During which gestational week does the switch from gamma to beta synthesis of hemoglobin occur?
Which organ primarily produces the hormone erythropoietin for regulating erythrocyte production?
Which organ primarily produces the hormone erythropoietin for regulating erythrocyte production?
Which polypeptide chains make up the Hb A1 adult hemoglobin?
Which polypeptide chains make up the Hb A1 adult hemoglobin?
