Which of the Following is Characteristic of Erythrocytes

Question

Which of the following is characteristic of erythrocytes?
A) Formed by myeloid erythropoiesis
B) Deficiency causes petechiae and bleeding
C) Activation characterized by stickiness and formation of a plug
D) Primarily concerned with phagocytosis

Accepted Answer

Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are formed by myeloid erythropoiesis in the bone marrow. This process involves the differentiation of myeloid stem cells into mature red blood cells, which are essential for oxygen transport in the body.