GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

PARTS OF A BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Functions as fat storage area. It is chiefly composed of fat cells and is located in the medullary cavity.
A
yellow bone marrow
B
red bone marrow
C
green bone marrow
D
brown bone marrow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –Functions: Yellow bone marrow contains mesenchymal stem cells (marrow stromal cells), which produce cartilage, fat and bone. Yellow bone marrow also aids within the storage of fats in cells called adipocytes. This helps maintain the proper environment and provides the sustenance that bones get to function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yellow: Yellow bone marrow stores fat. There are two types of stem cells in yellow bone marrow (adipocytes and mesenchymal stem cells). These cells preserve fat for energy production and develop bone, cartilage, muscles and fat cells for your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bone marrow is found in the bones throughout your body. 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-4: -Yellow bone marrow is made mostly of fat and contains stem cells that can become cartilage, fat, or bone cells. Anatomy of the bone. The bone is made up of compact bone, spongy bone, and bone marrow. Compact bone makes up the outer layer of the bone.

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