hematopoiesis Flashcards
1
Q
hematopoiesis
A
formation of blood cells
occurs in red bone marrow
2
Q
leukopoiesis
A
formation of white blood cells
regulated by cytokines called CSF
are produced in response to immune system requirements
3
Q
hemocytoblast
A
turns into all formed elements
4
Q
leukemia
A
uncontrolled leukopoiesis
5
Q
thrombocytopoiesis
A
formation of thrombocytes
regulated by hormone thrombopoietin
formed by fragmentation of large blast cells
6
Q
eythropoiesis
A
formation of erythrocytes
enhanced by hormone testosterone
requires iron to make carrying pigment hemoglobin
