Topic 8 - Natal Haematopoiesis, Bone Marrow and Stem Cells Flashcards
1
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Name given to the formation and development of blood cells
A
Haematopoiesis
2
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Where does prenatal Haematopoiesis occur
A
Yolk sac wall > Liver > Bone Marrow
3
Q
Where does postnatal Haematopoiesis occur
A
Bone Marrow.
4
Q
Describe bone marrow
A
Soft, gelatinous tissue, mesenchymal derived
5
Q
Which cells produce blood in the bone marrow?
A
Hematopoietic stem cells
6
Q
Give the production steps of blood
A
Rubriblast > Rubricyte > Metarubricye > Reticulocyte > Erythrocyte
