Choose the correct statement regarding the IRF from the following choices:

a. It is directly proportional to the degree of bone marrow turnover.
b. It is indirectly proportional to the average age of the reticulocytes.
c. It cannot be used to monitor erythropoietin therapy.
d. It cannot be used to monitor bone marrow recovery after transplant.


Ans: b. It is indirectly proportional to the average age of the reticulocytes.

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