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| Description: Erythropoiesis (production of red blood cells) begins in the red bone marrow. Reticulocytes (immature red blood cells) enter the circulation and mature in 1 to 2 days. Erythropoietin, a hormone released by the kidneys in response to hypoxia (lowered oxygen concentration) stimulates differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells into erythrocytes. Picture Stats: Views: 224 Filesize: 431.7kB Height: 1000 Width: 538 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40773 |