Erythropoiesis Flashcards
1
Q
what is erythropoiesis
A
making red blood cells
2
Q
what organ detects hypoxia
A
kidneys
3
Q
when the kidneys detect hypoxia what do they release
A
erythropoietin (EPO)
4
Q
what does EPO do
A
stimulates RBC production
5
Q
what are the essential raw material needed.
A
vit B12, folate, iron
6
Q
properties of the mature erythrocyte ( red blood cell)
A
no nucleus biconcave disc felxible membrane packed with Hb no DNA live 120 days spleen removes old ones
