PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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hemoglobin
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bone marrow
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leukocytes
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erythrocytes
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platelets (thrombocytes)
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bone marrow is found in the center of most bones and has many blood vessels. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.
Detailed explanation-2: -Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow.
Detailed explanation-3: -Red bone marrow is primarily found in the medullary cavity of flat bones such as the sternum and pelvic girdle. This type of bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells, which are the stem cells that form blood cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -Yellow bone marrow essentially transforms into red bone marrow during life-threatening events to produce blood cells and keep us alive. It also aids with the production of fat, bone and cartilage.