Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue

Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow

Anatomy & Physiology

6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue

Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow

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How do red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow differ in function?

Both red and yellow bone marrow are primarily involved in the production of blood cells.

Red bone marrow is primarily involved in the production of blood cells, while yellow bone marrow stores fat.

Both red and yellow bone marrow store fat.

Red bone marrow stores fat, while yellow bone marrow is primarily involved in the production of blood cells.

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Understand the primary functions of red and yellow bone marrow: Red bone marrow is responsible for hematopoiesis, which is the production of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Yellow bone marrow primarily stores fat and serves as an energy reserve.

Identify the locations where red and yellow bone marrow are found: Red bone marrow is typically found in the flat bones such as the pelvis, sternum, and ribs, as well as in the epiphyseal ends of long bones like the femur and humerus. Yellow bone marrow is found in the medullary cavity of long bones.

Recognize the composition differences: Red bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells, which are crucial for blood cell production. Yellow bone marrow contains a higher amount of adipocytes (fat cells), which give it the yellow color.

Consider the age-related changes: In children, most of the bone marrow is red due to the high demand for new blood cells. As a person ages, more of the red bone marrow is converted to yellow bone marrow.

Summarize the functional differences: Red bone marrow is essential for producing blood cells, while yellow bone marrow primarily functions as a fat storage site, providing energy and serving as a reserve that can be converted back to red marrow if necessary under certain conditions, such as severe blood loss.