A Deficiency of Which of the Following Stem Cells Would

question 17

Multiple Choice

A deficiency of which of the following stem cells would result in a marked increase in the clotting time of blood?

• A)lymphoblast
• B)megakaryoblast
• C)monoblast
• D)myeloblast
• E)proerythroblast

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Definitions:

Marfan Syndrome

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Calcified Matrix

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