Hematopoiesis gives rise to several key blood cell lineages:
Erythroid Lineage: Produces red blood cells (erythrocytes), which are responsible for oxygen transport. Myeloid Lineage: Produces granulocytes (e.g., neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes (which differentiate into macrophages), and platelets (thrombocytes). Lymphoid Lineage: Produces lymphocytes, including B cells, T cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, which are crucial for the adaptive immune response.
