In an adult, where are erythrocytes continuously produced?
a. Yellow bone marrow
b. Lymphatic system
c. Spleen
d. Red bone marrow
ANS: D
Erythrocytes are continuously produced in the red bone marrow, principally in the vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.
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