the bone marrow
In case of the fetus, liver produces red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced by flat bones in case of adults. Given a challenge to produce the extra red blood cells, the liver may start producing red blood cells in adults also, as a last resort.
Stem cells that replace old blood cells are primarily found in the bone marrow of adults. These adult stem cells are called hematopoietic stem cells and they are responsible for producing all types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
In the bones.
Bone marrow.
In adults, the stem cells responsible for replacing old blood cells are primarily found in the bone marrow. These hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) have the ability to differentiate into various types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Additionally, some hematopoietic stem cells can also be located in peripheral blood and the spleen, but the bone marrow remains the main site for adult blood cell production.
Adults have roughly 20-30 trillion red blood cells and the count of white blood cells in a litre of blood from a healthy adult is normally between 1 to 4 billion.
In the bones.
Red Bone Marrow
In adults, stem cells play a crucial role in tissue maintenance and repair. They are responsible for regenerating damaged or lost cells in various tissues, such as blood, skin, and muscle. Adult stem cells are typically multipotent, meaning they can differentiate into a limited range of cell types specific to their tissue of origin. This ability helps sustain the body's homeostasis and respond to injury or disease.
Blood cells originate from stem cells in the bone marrow through a process called hematopoiesis. Stem cells differentiate into various blood cell types, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These cells are essential for a variety of functions, such as oxygen transport, immune response, and blood clotting.
In the spleen of babies and the bone marrow of children and adults
Blood formation, or hematopoiesis, primarily occurs in the bone marrow of adults. The bone marrow contains stem cells that can differentiate into various blood cell types, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. In certain situations, such as severe blood loss or specific medical conditions, blood cell production can also occur in other organs like the liver or spleen.