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Q During embryonic development, where does the process of hemopoiesis primarily occur?

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  • A Yolk sac ✔ ✖
  • B Liver ✔ ✖
  • C Thymus ✔ ✖
  • D Spleen ✔ ✖
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Hemopoiesis is the process of forming blood cells and begins in the yolk sac during embryonic development. As the fetus develops, the process also occurs in other organs such as the liver, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes. However, the yolk sac is the primary site of hemopoiesis in the early stages of embryonic development.

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