Multiple Choice
Where is yellow bone marrow typically found in the human body?
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow
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Where is red bone marrow primarily located in adults?
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In the periosteum of flat bones
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In the epiphyses of long bones
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In the diaphysis of long bones
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In the medullary cavity of long bones
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Understand the function of red bone marrow: It is responsible for hematopoiesis, the process of producing blood cells.
Identify the types of bones in the human body: Long bones, flat bones, short bones, and irregular bones.
Recognize the structure of long bones: They consist of the diaphysis (shaft), epiphyses (ends), and medullary cavity.
Learn where red bone marrow is located in adults: It is primarily found in the epiphyses of long bones, such as the femur and humerus.
Differentiate between red and yellow bone marrow: Red marrow is involved in blood cell production, while yellow marrow primarily stores fat and is found in the medullary cavity of long bones.
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