Stem cell theory

Question 1

stem cells that give rise to committed stem cells for each cell line: (2)

Answer 1

Pluripotential and Multipotential

Question 2

major regulator of erythropoiesis, stimulates erythroid CFU cells and proerythroblasts

Answer 2

Erythropoietin (EPO)

Question 3

increases platelet production, stimulates megakaryocyte CFU cells

Answer 3

Thrombopoietin (TPO)

Question 4

increases platelet production, stimulates megakaryocyte CFU cells

Answer 4

Thrombopoietin (TPO)

Question 5

increases production of neutrophils, stimulates granulocyte-macrophage CFU cells

Answer 5

Granulocyte-COlony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)

Question 6

increases macrophage production, stimulates granulocyte-macrophage CFU cells

Answer 6

Granulocyte-Macrophage CSF (GM-CSF)

Question 7

stimulate B- and T-cell formation, function together with G-CSF and GM-CSF

Answer 7

Interleukins

Question 8

Interleukins are mostly what type of protein?

Answer 8

Glcoproteins