Which of the following is a characteristic of hematopoietic progenitor cells?
A
They are fully differentiated cells
B
They have a limited ability to self-renew
C
They are able to differentiate into only one cell type
D
They are able to differentiate into multiple cell types, but have a limited ability to self-renew
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Explanation
Hematopoietic progenitor cells are able to differentiate into multiple cell types, but have a limited ability to self-renew, unlike hematopoietic stem cells.
Source
Abbas Basic Immunology
Hematology
Hematology: Hematopoiesis
Hematology: Hematopoiesis
Hard
MEDICAL
Confidence: high