Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

(vii) The process of RBC formation is called diapedesis.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Formation of RBCs:

1. The red blood corpuscles (RBCs), also known as erythrocytes are formed in the bone marrow.
2. The bone marrow is said to be the “cradle of RBCs”.
3. The RBCs/erythrocytes are formed by a process called hemopoiesis (as they contain hemoglobin) or erythropoiesis.

Diapedesis:

1. Diapedesis refers to the process where the white blood corpuscles (WBCs) or leucocytes move out of the capillaries to the tissues or the site of infection.

The given statement is false.