Where does fetal hematopoiesis occur?
A) In the gut
B) In the liver
C) In the bone marrow
D) In the thymus

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Fetal hematopoiesis occurs primarily in the liver during the first trimester of gestation, and then gradually shifts to the bone marrow as it becomes functional in the second trimester. The gut and thymus also have hematopoietic potential, but to a much lesser extent compared to the liver and bone marrow.

Where Does Fetal Hematopoiesis Occur