Multiple choice

Human erythrocytes are formed from precursor stem cells called

  1. hemocytes

  2. hemocytoblasts

  3. erythropocytes

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hemocytoblasts (pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells) are the precursor cells that give rise to all blood cells, including erythrocytes (red blood cells). Hemocytes and erythropocytes are not the correct precursor cell names.

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