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Destiiny22

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Erythropoietin is a growth factor affecting erythroid progenitors and is produced by what organ?
 
  a. Bone marrow
  b. Spleen
  c. Kidney
  d. Liver

Question 2

After birth, where does hematopoiesis predominantly occur?
 
  a. Bone marrow
  b. Spleen
  c. Liver
  d. Lymph nodes


krakiolit

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Erythropoietin is a growth factor affecting erythroid progenitors and is produced by the kidney when it senses hypoxia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
After birth, hematopoiesis predominantly occurs in the bone marrow.


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