Multiple Choice
In spongy bone, the spaces between trabeculae are filled with:
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow
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Production of blood cells (hematopoiesis) is a primary function of which structure in bone?
A
Red bone marrow
B
Compact (cortical) bone
C
Periosteum
D
Yellow bone marrow
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Understand the term 'hematopoiesis,' which refers to the production of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Identify the different types of bone tissue and structures: compact (cortical) bone, periosteum, red bone marrow, and yellow bone marrow.
Recall that compact bone is dense and primarily provides structural support, not blood cell production.
Recognize that the periosteum is a membrane covering the outer surface of bones, involved in growth and repair but not directly in blood cell production.
Know that red bone marrow is the site within bones where hematopoiesis occurs, while yellow bone marrow mainly stores fat and does not produce blood cells.
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