Which of the following terms describes the process of forming new red blood cells?

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If you remember that red blood cells are also called erythrocytes, it makes sense that erythropoiesis is the term for forming new red blood cells. "Poiesis" means "to make."
In the early development of a fetus, erythropoiesis takes place in the yolk sac, spleen, and liver. After birth, all erythropoiesis occurs in the bone marrow.
Hematopoiesis is the process of forming new blood cells, however, this is inclusive of all blood cells, not just red blood cells.
Thrombopoiesis is the process of forming thrombocytes, which is another term for platelets.
The term autopoiesis is a more general term referring to the ability of an organism to be self-sustaining; this term is not related specifically to the formation of blood cells.

Which of the Following Terms Describes the Process of Forming