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The spongy bone which is the soft inner layer that has little holes and looks like a spongy hence the term spongy bone then the outer layer that everyone sees is the compact bone but the spongy bone is the most important because it cushions the bones when it gets squished and then it wont break
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What mineral is found in bone other than calcium?
Phosphorus is another mineral found in bone, along with calcium. It plays a crucial role in bone structure and strength.
What do red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow have in common?
the red bone marrow produces red and white cells and platelets, while they are found in more children than in adults. The yellow bone marrow consist of fats.
Red bone marrow is a storage site for fat in children?
Red bone marrow is responsible for the production of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, rather than being a storage site for fat. Yellow bone marrow, found in adults, is typically where fat is stored in the bones.
How much does a bone marrow biopsy cost here in the Philippines?
The cost of a bone marrow biopsy in the United States is $360. The Philippines offer bone marrow biopsies for 50% less than those done in the United States.
What kind of bone has many open spaces and contains marrow?
Cancellous bone, or spongy bone, has many open spaces and contains marrow. It is softer and weaker than compact bone.
Where are hematopoietic stem cells other than the umbilical cord?
There are two other sources of hematopoietic stem cells--bone marrow and peripheral blood
Which form of anemia is characterized by red blood cells being destroyed faster than the bone marrow can replace them?
In hemolytic anemia, the red blood cells are destroyed faster than the bone marrow replaces them.
What is bone marrow blast score - M1 M2 M3?
The bone marrow blast score refers to the percentage of immature white blood cells (blasts) seen in a bone marrow sample. M1 signifies less than 5% blasts, M2 indicates 5-10% blasts, and M3 corresponds to greater than 10% blasts. This score is important in determining the extent of leukemia or other hematologic disorders.
Why is bone marrow primarily red in infants?
Infants grow relatively fast and need quite a lot of red blood cells, which are only produced in red bone marrow. As the infants grow older, much of the red bone marrow is gradually replaced by yellow bone marrow containing a special kind of fat that gives it its yellowish color. If the body needs more red blood cells than the remaining red marrow is capable of producing, some of the yellow marrow changes to red marrow.
What is involved in donating bone marrow and what are the odds of a match?
Their are many things that are involved in donating bone marrow. Some things that are involved are money, blood and many more. The odds of a match are less than 25 %.
What organs play an important role in immunity?
White blood cells are made in the bone marrow, which is a tissue rather than an organ. Some of the cells mature in the lymph nodes, spleen or thymus.
Are the outer layer of a bone a very thick layer?
That is correct. The exterior of any large bone is harder than the interior marrow.
