All Blood Cells Originate from The

Question

All blood cells originate from the
A) erythrocyte stem cell.
B) leukocytic stem cell.
C) eosinophilic stem cell.
D) hematopoietic stem cell.
E) osteocytes (bone cells).

Accepted Answer

Hematopoietic stem cell gives rise to all blood cells, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. Eosinophilic stem cells are a subtype of leukocytic stem cells and are responsible for producing eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Osteocytes are bone cells and do not give rise to blood cells.