Hematopoiesis Flashcards
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Interleukins and colony stimulating factors produced by what cells are necessary for cell development in BM?
A
Monocytes and T Lymphocytes
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Q
What is the ratio of myeloid to erythroid precursors in BM?
A
4:1, there are more RBCs overall, but they last 120 days compared to 8 hours so the myeloid cells need a higher rate of production
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Q
Thrombopoietin is produced where and simulates what?
A
The liver, stimulates platelet production in megakaryocytes
