Match the blood cell formation terms labelled a. through e. with their correct characteristic. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-gives rise to all leukocytes except lymphocytes
A)thrombopoietin
B)erythropoietin
C)colony-stimulating factor
D)myeloid stem cell
E)pluripotent stem cell

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Myeloid stem cell gives rise to all leukocytes except lymphocytes.

Answer: E
 Pluripotent stem cell is the precursor to all blood cells.

Answer: A
 Thrombopoietin stimulates the formation of platelets.

Answer: B
 Erythropoietin stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Answer: C
 Colony-stimulating factor stimulates the production of white blood cells.

Match the Blood Cell Formation Terms Labelled A