APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some bones produce blood cells and store minerals.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone marrow is the soft, fatty tissue inside of the bones in your body. Bone marrow contains cells that produce blood cells and platelets and it is responsible for making billions of new blood cells each day.

Detailed explanation-2: -The central cavity of long bones is filled with marrow. The red marrow is responsible for forming red and white blood cells. It stores and releases minerals and fat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The soft, spongy tissue that has many blood vessels and is found in the center of most bones. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red bone marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Along with the storage of minerals, fats are also stored within the yellow marrow of the bone. Therefore, the statement is true.

Detailed explanation-5: -Note: Bones are made up of minerals which are inorganic part of the structure. They are hard rigid structures and are made up of minerals such as calcium and phosphate. The inorganic minerals appear in the form of hydroxyapatite. Bones form the hard and supporting framework of the body.

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