Haematopoeisis describes the production of cells that circulate in the bloodstream. Specifically, erythropoiesis is the process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced.
On average, the body produces an astounding 2.5 billion red cells/kg/day.
The site of erythropoiesis changes throughout life-
1) In the very early foetus, it occurs in the yolk sac .
2) From 2 – 5 months’ gestation it occurs in the liver andspleen .
3) In the bone marrow from about 5 months’ gestation.
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