NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of marrow?
A
To make protein
B
To make red blood cells and store fat.
C
reduce friction
D
to hold bones together
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone marrow makes nearly all the components of your blood. It’s responsible for creating billions of red blood cells daily, along with white blood cells and platelets. Bone marrow also stores fat that turns into energy as needed.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are actually two types of bone marrow: Red bone marrow helps produce blood cells. Yellow bone marrow helps store fat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bone marrow fat (BMF) acts as a metabolically active organ and plays an active role in energy storage, endocrine function, bone metabolism, and the bone metastasis of tumors.

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