Chapter 3: Hematopoiesis Flashcards
1
Q
In the mammalian embryo, where are the sites of primitive hematopoiesis?
A
yolk sac and aorta-gonad mesonephros (AGM) region
2
Q
Where is the majority of blood cells produced in adult mammals?
A
bone marrow
3
Q
Where is the majority of blood cells produced in adult birds?
A
bone marrow
4
Q
Where is the majority of blood cells produced in adult reptiles?
A
bone marrow; sometimes spleen
5
Q
Where is the majority of blood cells produced in amphibians?
A
kidney, liver, spleen, and/or bone marrow
6
Q
Where is the majority of blood cells produced in fish?
A
kidney and/or spleen
