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.)
-activates megakaryocytes
A)thrombopoietin
B)erythropoietin
C)colony-stimulating factor
D)myeloid stem cell
E)pluripotent stem cell

Question

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Thrombopoietin activates megakaryocytes, which are responsible for producing platelets.

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

Answer: C 
 Colony-stimulating factors promote the growth and differentiation of various blood cell types.

Answer: D 
 Myeloid stem cells give rise to red blood cells, platelets, and certain white blood cells.

Answer: E 
 Pluripotent stem cells are the precursor cells that give rise to all blood cell types.

Match the Blood Cell Formation Terms Labelled A