Which of the following types of hematopoietic stem cell niches is characterized by the presence of pericytes and is thought to be involved in the maintenance of quiescent hematopoietic stem cells?

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

Explanation

The perivascular niche is characterized by the presence of pericytes and is thought to be involved in the maintenance of quiescent hematopoietic stem cells.

Source

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