Myeloid stem cells give rise to which of the following?

Myeloid stem cells are an essential component of hematopoiesis, the process through which blood cells are formed. They play a critical role in producing various types of blood cells, specifically, they give rise to erythroblasts (which develop into erythrocytes or red blood cells), megakaryoblasts (which develop into megakaryocytes that produce platelets), myeloblasts (which differentiate into granulocytes such as neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), and monoblasts (which eventually develop into monocytes).

This choice accurately represents the direct precursors that develop from myeloid stem cells in the bone marrow. Understanding this lineage is essential for grasping how different types of blood cells are formed and how various physiological processes, such as immune response and oxygen transport, are supported by these cells. This stems from the differentiation processes that occur within the myeloid lineage, highlighting the role these stem cells play in generating multiple vital components of the blood.

In contrast, the other options represent either broader categories (like all blood plasma components) or specific subsets of blood cells without acknowledging the entire lineage stemming from myeloid stem cells. Thus, the specificity of answer B makes it the