Which of the following growth factors is produced by megakaryocytes and stimulates the proliferation and survival of hematopoietic progenitor cells?

A Thrombopoietin ✓
B Erythropoietin
C Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor
D Stromal cell-derived factor 1

Explanation

Thrombopoietin is a growth factor produced by megakaryocytes that stimulates the proliferation and survival of hematopoietic progenitor cells.

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium