In cases when the bone marrow is compromised, hematopoiesis can resume in other organs. What is this phenomenon called, and what organs have this ability?

a. Hematopoiesis; lymph node and spleen
b. Extramedullary hematopoiesis; liver and spleen
c. Nuclear asynchrony; thymus and spleen
d. Diapedesis; blood vessels and brain

Correct Answer: B

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