ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

SKELETAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of marrow?
A
To make protein
B
To make red blood cells and store fat.
C
reduce friction
D
to hold bones together
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone marrow makes nearly all the components of your blood. It’s responsible for creating billions of red blood cells daily, along with white blood cells and platelets. Bone marrow also stores fat that turns into energy as needed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bone marrow fat (BMF) acts as a metabolically active organ and plays an active role in energy storage, endocrine function, bone metabolism, and the bone metastasis of tumors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bone marrow makes stem cells, which produce platelets and white and red blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of bone marrow. Red bone marrow is involved in the production of blood cells, while yellow marrow is important for fat storage.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the function of red bone marrow? Red bone marrow is where red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells are created. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the lungs and organs. White blood cells are what strengthen our immune system and fight infections in the body.

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