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In the foetus, erythropoiesis starts in

A
Spleen
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Red bone marrow
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Kidney
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D
Liver
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Solution

The correct option is D Liver
In the early foetus, erythropoiesis takes place in the mesodermal cells of the yolk sac. By the third or fourth month, erythropoiesis moves to the liver. After seven months, erythropoiesis occurs in the bone marrow. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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