February 19, 2025

Hemopoiesis

Hemopoiesis

Hemopoiesis, also known as hematopoiesis, is the process by which the body produces new blood cells. It occurs in the bone marrow and involves the differentiation and proliferation of blood stem cells into the various types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

The process of hemopoiesis is regulated by a complex system of cytokines and growth factors that stimulate the differentiation and proliferation of blood stem cells. These signals come from the surrounding environment of the bone marrow, including other cells in the bone marrow and the blood itself.

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced through a process called erythropoiesis. In this process, red blood cell precursors, called erythroblasts, divide and differentiate into mature red blood cells. These cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.

White blood cells (leukocytes) are produced through a process called leukopoiesis. There are several types of white blood cells, each with different functions in the immune system. These cells are involved in fighting infections and diseases.

Platelets are produced through a process called thrombopoiesis. Platelets are involved in blood clotting, which is important for preventing excessive bleeding.

Overall, hemopoiesis is a complex and highly regulated process that is essential for maintaining a healthy blood supply and proper immune function. Dysregulation of hemopoiesis can lead to various blood disorders, including anemia, leukemia, and thrombocytopenia.

First Year B Pharm Notes, Syllabus, Books, PDF Subjectwise/Topicwise

F Y B Pharm Sem-IF Y B Pharm Sem-II
BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I TheoryBP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I TheoryBP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Theory
BP103T Pharmaceutics I TheoryBP203T Biochemistry – Theory
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry TheoryBP204T Pathophysiology – Theory
BP105T Communication skills TheoryBP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy Theory
BP106RBT Remedial BiologyBP206T Environmental sciences – Theory
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics TheoryBP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II Practical
BP107P Human Anatomy and Physiology PracticalBP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Practical
BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I PracticalBP209P Biochemistry Practical
BP109P Pharmaceutics I PracticalBP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy Practical
BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Practical
BP111P Communication skills Practical
BP112RBP Remedial Biology Practical

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