EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -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. Yellow bone marrow is made mostly of fat and contains stem cells that can become cartilage, fat, or bone cells. Anatomy of the bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood cells are made in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is the soft, spongy material in the center of the bones. It produces about 95% of the body’s blood cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most blood cells are made in your bone marrow. This process is called haemopoiesis. In children, haemopoiesis takes place in the long bones, like the thighbone (femur). In adults, it’s mostly in the spine (vertebrae) and hips, ribs, skull and breastbone (sternum).

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Bone marrow is made of stem cells. These stem cells make red bone marrow, which creates blood cells and platelets for your blood. Yellow bone marrow consists mostly of fat and stem cells that produce bone and cartilage in your body.