Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hematopoietic stem cells in the fetal liver?

A They are more quiescent than adult hematopoietic stem cells
B They have a higher self-renewal capacity than adult hematopoietic stem cells ✓
C They are more sensitive to apoptosis than adult hematopoietic stem cells
D They have a lower proliferative potential than adult hematopoietic stem cells

Explanation

Fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells have a higher self-renewal capacity than adult hematopoietic stem cells, which allows them to rapidly expand and produce large numbers of blood cells during fetal development.

Source

Nature journal, 2015
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium