Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 19, Problem 7CP
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The hemopoietic growth factor that regulates the differentiation as well as the proliferation of RBC (red blood cell) or erythrocyte precursors.

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Erythropoiesis is the process of erythrocyte production within the bone marrow. It is under tight control by a hemopoietic growth factor erythropoietin.

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