Hematopoiesis

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The process by which blood cells are formed in the bone marrow and differentiate into different types of blood cells.

Overview of Hematology: The study of blood and blood-forming tissues, including hematopoiesis, blood disorders, and transfusion medicine.
Anatomy of Hematopoiesis: The locations and functions of hematopoietic tissues, including the bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes.
Stem Cells: The different types of stem cells involved in hematopoiesis, including hematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and pluripotent stem cells.
Cytokines and Growth Factors: The signaling molecules that regulate hematopoiesis, including erythropoietin, thrombopoietin, and colony-stimulating factors.
Cell Differentiation: The process by which stem cells give rise to mature blood cells, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.
Hematological Disorders: The different diseases and conditions that affect the production or functioning of blood cells, including anemia, leukemia, and hemophilia.
Blood Transfusion: The process of transferring blood or blood products from one person to another, including the different types of blood cross-matching and transfusion reactions.
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: The procedure of transplanting hematopoietic stem cells to treat certain types of blood cancers and genetic disorders.
Immunology: The study of the immune system, including the role of blood cells in innate and adaptive immunity.
Hematological Laboratory Techniques: The different laboratory tests used to diagnose and monitor hematological disorders, including complete blood count, blood smears, and bone marrow biopsy.
Embryonic hematopoiesis: This is the type of hematopoiesis that occurs during embryonic development. It begins in the yolk sac and proceeds to various sites in the embryo, including the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. It produces erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.
Adult hematopoiesis: This type of hematopoiesis occurs after birth and throughout adulthood. It primarily occurs in the bone marrow and produces erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.
Myelopoiesis: This is the production of cells that give rise to granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and macrophages.
Erythropoiesis: This is the production of erythrocytes (red blood cells).
Thrombopoiesis: This is the production of platelets.
Lymphopoiesis: This is the production of lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells).
Extramedullary hematopoiesis: This occurs when hematopoiesis occurs outside of the bone marrow, such as in the spleen or liver, due to conditions that inhibit normal hematopoiesis.
"Haematopoiesis is the formation of blood cellular components."
"All cellular blood components are derived from haematopoietic stem cells."
"In a healthy adult human, roughly ten billion (10^10) to a hundred billion (10^11) new blood cells are produced per day."
"In order to maintain steady state levels in the peripheral circulation."
"The term 'haematopoiesis' comes from Greek αἷμα, 'blood' and ποιεῖν 'to make.'"
"Hematopoiesis is another term used in American English."
"Yes, the term is sometimes abbreviated as h(a)emopoiesis."
"The main source for the formation of blood cellular components is haematopoietic stem cells."
"Yes, all cellular blood components are derived from haematopoietic stem cells."
"Haematopoietic stem cells play a crucial role in producing new blood cells."
"The production of new blood cells through haematopoiesis helps maintain steady state levels in the peripheral circulation."
"On a daily basis, approximately ten billion (10^10) to a hundred billion (10^11) new blood cells are generated in a healthy adult."
"The Greek term 'haematopoiesis' translates to 'blood' (αἷμα) and 'to make' (ποιεῖν)."
"In American English, "haematopoiesis" is commonly spelled as "hematopoiesis."
"Yes, in some cases, it is abbreviated as h(a)emopoiesis."
"The primary function of haematopoietic stem cells is to generate various blood cellular components."
"No, all cellular blood components originate from haematopoietic stem cells."
"The daily production of new blood cells through haematopoiesis helps maintain steady state levels in the peripheral circulation."
"Yes, the term "haematopoiesis" has Greek origins, reflecting a cultural influence."
"The production of new blood cells in a healthy adult typically ranges from ten billion to a hundred billion per day."