Which process concerns the production of white blood cells?

Which process concerns the production of white blood cells?

• A. Erythropoiesis
• B. Leukopoiesis
• C. Thrombopoiesis
• D. Lymphopoiesis

Answer: (C)

Leucopoiesis is the production of white blood cells. It originates from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow and gives rise to all leukocytes, including neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Lymphopoiesis is a subset that specifically forms lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and NK cells). Erythropoiesis is the formation of red blood cells, and thrombopoiesis is the formation of platelets. Since the question asks about the production of white blood cells in general, leukopoiesis is the correct term.

Leucopoiesis is the production of white blood cells. It originates from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow and gives rise to all leukocytes, including neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Lymphopoiesis is a subset that specifically forms lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and NK cells). Erythropoiesis is the formation of red blood cells, and thrombopoiesis is the formation of platelets. Since the question asks about the production of white blood cells in general, leukopoiesis is the correct term.