What becomes the primary site of hematopoiesis by the end of the 6th month?

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The question is asking about the primary location where hematopoiesis, or the formation of blood cells, occurs by the end of the sixth month of development. This generally refers to a developmental biology concept related to the human fetus.

Answer

bone marrow

The final answer is bone marrow

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The final answer is bone marrow

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By the end of the sixth month of fetal development, hematopoiesis shifts from the liver primarily to the bone marrow, where it continues throughout life.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume the liver remains the primary site of hematopoiesis throughout fetal development. This is only true up to around the sixth month, after which the bone marrow becomes the main site.

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