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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

17. The Blood

Erythrocytes

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Which is the correct sequence for the differentiation of a red blood cell?

Hematopoietic stem cell, reticulocyte, erythroblast, proerythroblast, erythrocyte

Proerythroblast, hematopoietic stem cell, erythroblast, reticulocyte, erythrocyte

Erythroblast, proerythroblast, hematopoietic stem cell, reticulocyte, erythrocyte

Hematopoietic stem cell, proerythroblast, erythroblast, reticulocyte, erythrocyte

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Begin by understanding the process of erythropoiesis, which is the production of red blood cells (erythrocytes) from stem cells in the bone marrow.

Identify the starting point: Hematopoietic stem cells are multipotent stem cells that give rise to all blood cell types, including red blood cells.

Recognize the first stage of differentiation: Hematopoietic stem cells differentiate into proerythroblasts, which are committed to becoming red blood cells.

Understand the next stage: Proerythroblasts further differentiate into erythroblasts, which are immature red blood cells that begin synthesizing hemoglobin.

Identify the final stages: Erythroblasts mature into reticulocytes, which are young red blood cells that eventually develop into fully mature erythrocytes (red blood cells).