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Haematopoiesis - Overview (view source)
Revision as of 09:30, 28 September 2010
, 09:30, 28 September 2010→Hepatic Phase
====Hepatic Phase====
====Hepatic Phase====
As embryological development continues haematopoiesis shifts from the yolk sac and AGM to the foetal liver (and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]]). Haematopoietic areas form in the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] which become the main haematopoietic organ in the body. [[Erythropoiesis|Erythropoiesis]] is the predominant process but some [[Leukopoiesis|leukopoiesis]] occurs so the foetal liver can be considered a [[:Category:Primary Lymphoid Tissue| primary lymphoid organ]].
====Bone marrow phase====
====Bone marrow phase====