Colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) are named according to
1. type of blood cell stimulated.
2. type of hormone secreted.
3. type of homeostatic control.
4. type of stem cell stimulated.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: CSFs are named according to types of blood cells stimulated.
Rationale 2: The type of hormone is responsible for hematopoiesis regulation.
Rationale 3: Homeostatic control is influenced by hormones and growth factors.
Rationale 4: The type of stem cell stimulated is responsible for hematopoiesis.
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