Red blood cells are created and matured in bone marrow.
Bones or Bone Marrow
red blood cell
Erythropoiesis
rubish
Erythropoietin from the kidneys stimulates red blood cell production. ePO-gen is an artificial replacement for this hormone.
No
Yes. Anemia can arise from lack of red blood cell production, hemaglobin, iron or another requirement for carrying oxygen in the blood.
no.
When there is polycythemia, one should dilute the blood to prevent it from clotting.
red blood cells
Respiration
Genes involved in the production of abnormal red blood cells may have mutations in their DNA sequence, leading to changes in the protein structure that result in abnormal red blood cells. These mutations can affect genes like HBB (hemoglobin beta), which is important for normal hemoglobin production, leading to conditions like sickle cell anemia.