BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260169614
Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 19.3, Problem 3LO
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To determine: The difference between different types of stem cells.
Introduction: Erythropoietin is a naturally occurring glycoprotein found in the body synthesized inside the interstitial fibroblasts in the kidney. The primary function of this protein istostimulateerythropoiesis (formation of red blood cells) inside the bone marrow. The stem cell, hemocytoblast, promotes the blood to carry more oxygen.
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