Which of the following types of hematopoietic stem cell niches is characterized by the presence of osteoblasts and is thought to play a role in the maintenance of quiescent hematopoietic stem cells?

A Endosteal niche ✓
B Perivascular niche
C Sinusoidal niche
D Lymphatic niche

Explanation

The endosteal niche is characterized by the presence of osteoblasts and is thought to play a role in the maintenance of quiescent hematopoietic stem cells.

Source

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