A patient with a hematologic disorder asks the nurse how the body forms blood cells. The nurse should describe a process that takes place where?
A) In the spleen
B) In the kidneys
C) In the bone marrow
D) In the liver
Ans: C
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Bone marrow is the primary site for hematopoiesis. The liver and spleen may be involved during embryonic development or when marrow is destroyed. The kidneys release erythropoietin, which stimulates the marrow to increase production of red blood cells (RBCs). However, blood cells are not primarily formed in the spleen, kidneys, or liver.
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