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Gross Anatomy of Bone: Bone Marrow quiz #1

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  • What are the two types of bone marrow, and what are their primary functions?
    The two types of bone marrow are red marrow, which is responsible for hematopoiesis (the production of blood cells), and yellow marrow, which serves as a storage site for fats (triglycerides).
  • How does the distribution of red and yellow bone marrow change from infancy to adulthood?
    Infants have mostly red marrow to support rapid blood cell production, while adults have mostly yellow marrow, with red marrow remaining primarily in the spongy bone.
  • Under what conditions can yellow bone marrow revert to red bone marrow, and why is this important?
    Yellow marrow can convert back to red marrow when there is an increased demand for blood production, such as in cases of severe blood loss or anemia, to help the body produce more blood cells.
  • What are the two types of bone marrow found inside bones?
    The two types are red marrow, which produces blood cells, and yellow marrow, which stores fat (triglycerides).
  • Where is red bone marrow primarily located in adults?
    In adults, red marrow is primarily found in the spongy bone.
  • What is the main function of red bone marrow?
    Red bone marrow is responsible for hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells.
  • How does the amount of red and yellow marrow change from infancy to adulthood?
    Infants have mostly red marrow to support rapid blood cell production, while adults have mostly yellow marrow, with red marrow mainly in spongy bone.
  • What is the primary function of yellow bone marrow?
    Yellow bone marrow serves as a storage site for fats (triglycerides).
  • In which parts of the bone is yellow marrow found?
    Yellow marrow is found in both the spongy bone and the medullary cavity of long bones.
  • Under what conditions can yellow marrow revert to red marrow, and why is this important?
    Yellow marrow can revert to red marrow when there is an increased demand for blood production, such as during severe blood loss or anemia, to help the body produce more blood cells.
  • Which body system is responsible for the production of blood cells?
    The skeletal system, specifically the bone marrow, is responsible for the production of blood cells.
  • What is the function of red bone marrow in adults?
    Red bone marrow in adults is responsible for hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells.
  • Where do all red blood cells in an adult originate?
    All red blood cells in an adult originate in the red bone marrow found within spongy bone.
  • Which body system produces both red and white blood cells?
    The skeletal system, through the bone marrow, produces both red and white blood cells.
  • What is the function of red marrow in forming new red blood cells?
    Red marrow is the site of hematopoiesis, which is the formation of new red blood cells.
  • Which system is responsible for blood production?
    The skeletal system, via bone marrow, is responsible for blood production.
  • Which body system produces red blood cells?
    The skeletal system produces red blood cells through the activity of red bone marrow.
  • Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?
    The skeletal system is responsible for creating red blood cells in the bone marrow.
  • Which system creates blood cells in the body?
    The skeletal system creates blood cells in the bone marrow.
  • Which system produces both white and red blood cells?
    The skeletal system, specifically the bone marrow, produces both white and red blood cells.
  • Blood cells are produced by which tissue in the body?
    Blood cells are produced by the bone marrow tissue within bones.
  • Which system produces red blood cells in the body?
    The skeletal system produces red blood cells in the bone marrow.
  • Which body system is responsible for the production of blood cells?
    The skeletal system is responsible for the production of blood cells through bone marrow.
  • What body system produces red blood cells?
    The skeletal system produces red blood cells in the bone marrow.
  • What system produces red blood cells?
    The skeletal system produces red blood cells in the bone marrow.
  • Which soft tissue creates all blood cells in the body?
    Red bone marrow is the soft tissue that creates all blood cells in the body.
  • Which system is responsible for the production of blood cells?
    The skeletal system, via bone marrow, is responsible for the production of blood cells.
  • Where are red blood cells made in the body?
    Red blood cells are made in the red bone marrow found within spongy bone.
  • Where are blood cells produced in the body?
    Blood cells are produced in the red bone marrow located in the spongy bone of the skeletal system.