Which of the following cell types plays a crucial role in the regulation of hematopoietic stem cell quiescence?

A Megakaryocytes
B Osteoclasts
C CXCL12-abundant reticular cells
D Macrophages
CXCL12-abundant reticular cells play a crucial role in regulating hematopoietic stem cell quiescence by producing CXCL12, which maintains stem cells in a dormant state.
Nature journal
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high