APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
White and red blood cells are produced in
A
the heart
B
compact bone
C
bone marrow
D
lymph nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone marrow makes the components of your blood that you need to survive. Bone marrow produces red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that prevent infection and platelets that control bleeding. The absence of bone marrow can be fatal since it’s an essential part of your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bone marrow is the soft, spongy area inside most bones. It makes blood cells. There are 2 main types of bone marrow – red and yellow. Red bone marrow is where stem cells develop into red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Red blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow of bones. Stem cells in the red bone marrow are called hemocytoblasts. They give rise to all of the formed elements in blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue. White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system.

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