Day 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is erythropoiesis and what hormone initiated it ? Where is the hormone produced?
A
production of RBCs
Initiated by erythropoietin
Produced mainly by the kidney
2
Q
Explain the change in RBC cell size as it matures
A
decreases
3
Q
Explain the changes in RBC cell nucleus as it matures
A
Lessens and color darkens