How do red and yellow bone marrow differ in composition and function?

Answer 1

Red Bone Marrow produces both red and white bloode cell's. Yellow marrow, which is found in the central cavity of long bones, stores fat.

Cross Section of a long bone below:

In children red marrow dills the center of long bones this red marrow is replaced with yellow marrow as children become adults.

Answer 2

red bone marrows produce the red blood cells while yellow bone marrows stores fat which the body consumes as a last resort in cases of extreme starvation. It also turns into red marrow in emergencies such as blood loss or anemia. Miraculously, this process can happen in just a few hours. Red bone marrow produces all blood cells, except lymphocytes which are produced in the marrow and reach maturity in the generative lymphatic tissues, such as the thymus gland or bone marrow.

Answer 3

Red bone marrow is hematopoietically active, responsible for the production of blood cells, while yellow bone marrow is primarily composed of fat cells and serves as an energy reserve. Red bone marrow is found in the cavities of spongy bone, while yellow bone marrow replaces red bone marrow as we age.

Answer 4

Marrow=it depends on where the bone is, the joint type, andthe bone :)=

Answer 5

if you lose a lot of blood the body automatically turns yellow marrow into red.

Answer 6

Red marrow is found in spongy bone, and makes blood. Yellow marrow is found in the medullary cavity and stores fat.

Answer 7

Red bone marrow is a factory that makes red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Yellow marrow is composed mostly of fat and looks yellow.