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Theoretically yes, though it is extremely painful even dosed with strong narcotics and will be rejected by the body if the blood types are different. However, no one would ever need a bone transplant nor lose a bone. If the patient has bone cancer the cancer would have already spread to the blood and bone marrow, therefore a bone transplant would be useless.

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What is a bone marrow be specific?

Bone marrow is spongy white and dose not just sit in our bones. People with cancer need bone marrow transplant because the bone marrow is needed for our immune system.


Red bone marrow is found in spongy or compact bone?

Bone marrow is the substance that is found at the core of bones, and is either made of fat or red blood cells depending on the type of bone in question. For spongy bone, the marrow is made of red blood cells.


What are bone marrow made up of?

They are not made up of bone marrow, they just have bone marrow in them.


What is hollow space in bone called?

The hollow part of bones are mostly filled with Red Marrow


Do animal bones have fat in them?

Yes, animal bones can contain some amount of fat, mainly in the marrow found inside the bone cavities. Bone marrow serves as a nutrient-rich fatty tissue that assists in various bodily functions, such as energy storage and blood cell production.


Why would the bones be treated for a blood disorder like leukemia?

Our bones contain a substance inside called marrow. Marrow produces blood cells ; both red and white. When a person Has leukemia, their marrow is not producing enough White blood cells to fight off infection as that is the main function of white blood cells. So therefore, the Bones must be treated in a person with leukemia, oftentimes requiring a bone marrow transplant. This is a simplified answer to your question; just the basics. I am sure someone else could expound in great detail on this matter.


What is the function yellow bone marrow?

Yellow bone marrow 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.


Does pork bone marrow have iron in it?

Yes, you can eat pork bone marrow though it doesn't yield as much marrow as beef bones. Pork bone marrow is used in soups (try Tonkotsu Ramen or numerous Chinese soups) and can be eaten roasted or cooked however you like, just like beef marrow. There's a soup touted as "anti-cancer" online using pork marrow and pork marrow is used to treat diabetes, fever, diarrhea and a number of other issues. The previous answer was ridiculous.


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

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.


What contains fat in adult bones?

Well, first, make sure that you know that there is both Fatty substance and bone marrow. The bone marrow makes Red blood cells, as well as many others. The fatty substances are for support, shock absorbtion, and just as a place to store excess energy, in the form of fat.


What would happen if you didn't have bones?

You wouldn't be alive because in your bones, there is something called bone marrow. In the bone marrow, red blood cells are made. You need red blood cells to live. Also, you wouldn't be able to move and wouldn't have any structure to your body.


What is made in the marrow inside bones?

There is your DNA that's probably the only thing that lives in there. And also bone marrow is made out of this jelly substance. Hope this helps! :) by the way my name is chloe if u need any answers just email me jzt.0_0.shawtyy@hotmail.com