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Hemopoiesis is the term used to describe the formation of all blood cells. Erythropoiesis is the term used to describe only the formation of red blood cells.

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What is the process called by which red blood cells are produced?

Your kidney produces the hormone called as erythropoietin. This hormone is produced when kidneys get less oxygen. Under the influence of this hormone, the red bone marrow produce the red blood cells.


Process by which blood cells are formed?

Hemopoiesis


Does erythropoiesis require folate?

Erythropoiesis requires B12, Folic acid and iron.


What is extramedullary erythropoiesis?

Erythropoiesis is the process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced. In human adults, this usually occurs within the bone marrow. In humans with certain diseases and in some animals, erythropoeiesis also occurs outside the bone marrow, within the spleen or liver. This is termed extramedullary erythropoiesis.


Do hemorrhoids cause erythropoiesis?

No


What is the process of blood cell formation in the bones called?

Hematopoiesis.


What are the causes of ineffective erythropoiesis?

thalassemia


What does Erythropoiesis not require?

vitamin K


What slows down erythropoiesis?

Anemia


What are the stimuli for erythropoiesis?

There are three main events that are considered stimuli for erythropoiesis. These are aerobic exercises, living in an environment with a high altitude, and hemorrhages.


What has the author Sanford B Krantz written?

Sanford B. Krantz has written: 'Erythropoietin and the regulation of Erythropoiesis' -- subject(s): Erythropoiesis, Erythropoietin


What is the physiological state of blood that acts as the sitimulus for erythropoiesis?

Erythropoiesis (production of red blood cells) will occur when there are not enough red blood cells (RBCs) in circulation. Therefore the stimulation for erythropoiesis to occur is too few RBCs in the blood, which can be termed 'anaemia'.