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for young children, red blood cells are made in the bone marrow, (the soft tissues inside the bone). for teens/adults they are made in the bone marrow mostly in the vertebrae(spine, etc.)

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Where are white and platelet cells made in the body?

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Where does you body make blood cells?

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Why are there more red blood cells in the body then white blood cells?

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What cells work with red blood cells?

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Why does your body need red blood cells and white blood cells?

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Does every part of the body have red blood cells?

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Is the immune system is made up of red blood cells?

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Where is the red blood cells in the body?

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