What is the role of the hematopoietic niche in hematopoiesis?

A To produce mature blood cells
B To regulate the proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells ✓
C To phagocytose apoptotic cells
D To produce growth factors

Explanation

The hematopoietic niche provides a microenvironment that regulates the proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells.

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high