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Erythropoiesis starts in
A
Kidney
B
Liver
C
Spleen
D
Red bone marrow
Detailed Solution
Erythropoiesis begins in the embryonic stage — first in the yolk sac, then in the liver and spleen, and later in red bone marrow.
In adults it takes place in the red bone marrow, stimulated by erythropoietin released by the kidneys.
In adults it takes place in the red bone marrow, stimulated by erythropoietin released by the kidneys.