Blood Cell Lineages Flashcards
1
Q
EPO
A
Erythropoietin; promotes erythropoiesis; made by kidney cells in response to hypoxia
2
Q
TPO
A
Thrombopoietin; promotes megakaryopoiesis (platelet)
3
Q
GM-CSF
A
granulocyte-monocyte colony stimulating factor; promotes granulopoiesis and monopoiesis
4
Q
G-CSF
A
Granulocyte colony stimulating factor; promotes granulopoiesis
5
Q
M-CSF
A
monocyte colony stimulating factor; promotes monopoiesis
6
Q
IL-5
A
Interleukin-5; promotes production of eosinophils
7
Q
IL-3
A
Interleukin-3; promotes production of basophils
8
Q
SCF
A
for the Mast Cell Precursor
