GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

STRUCTURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is hematopoiesis?
A
Bone formation
B
Hormone formation
C
Blood cell formation
D
Fat cell formation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Where does hematopoiesis occur? The most common site of blood cell production is the spongy tissue inside of your bones called bone marrow. Hematopoiesis that occurs in your bone marrow is called medullary hematopoiesis. Blood cells get made in your bone marrow and released into your bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most blood cells are made in your bone marrow. This process is called haemopoiesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hematopoiesis during the early stages of embryogenesis occurs in the yolk sac and subsequently in the liver. During the 3rd to 7th month of gestation it primarily occurs in the spleen and just before birth shifts to the marrow cavity and from birth onwards occurs primarily in the bone marrow.

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