Textbook Question
Explain the differences between red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow.
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow
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Which function of bone tissue occurs in the red bone marrow?
A
Protection of internal organs
B
Energy storage in the form of fat
C
Storage of minerals
D
Production of blood cells
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Understand that bone tissue has multiple functions, including protection, storage, and production.
Identify the location of red bone marrow, which is primarily found in the cavities of certain bones such as the pelvis, ribs, and sternum.
Recognize that red bone marrow is responsible for hematopoiesis, the process of producing blood cells.
Differentiate between red and yellow bone marrow: red bone marrow is involved in blood cell production, while yellow bone marrow is associated with fat storage.
Conclude that the function of bone tissue occurring in the red bone marrow is the production of blood cells, also known as hematopoiesis.
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