Which of the following is a characteristic of embryonic hematopoiesis?

A Occurs in the bone marrow
B Produces only erythrocytes
C Involves the yolk sac, aorta-gonad-mesonephros, and liver ✓
D Is responsible for the production of only myeloid cells

Explanation

Embryonic hematopoiesis occurs in multiple sites, including the yolk sac, aorta-gonad-mesonephros, and liver, and gives rise to all blood cell lineages.

Source

Nature Reviews Immunology
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high