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Where is the primary site of hemopoiesis in adult life?
Where is the primary site of hemopoiesis in adult life?
- Medullary cavity of flat bones
- Entire long bones
- Sternal and pelvic girdle
- Central skeleton and proximal ends of the femurs and humeri (correct)
What are the three types of blood cells that hematopoietic stem cells can turn into?
What are the three types of blood cells that hematopoietic stem cells can turn into?
- Red cells, platelets, lymphocytes
- Red cells, granulocytes, platelets (correct)
- Red cells, lymphocytes, monocytes
- Granulocytes, monocytes, lymphocytes
Where is yellow bone marrow primarily found?
Where is yellow bone marrow primarily found?
- Medullary cavity of flat bones
- Entire long bones (correct)
- Femurs and humeri
- Sternum and pelvic girdle
During which stage of life does fatty replacement of bone marrow predominantly occur?
During which stage of life does fatty replacement of bone marrow predominantly occur?
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Which type of bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells?
Which type of bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells?
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What is the primary function of red bone marrow?
What is the primary function of red bone marrow?
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Which type of bone marrow is also known as myeloid tissue?
Which type of bone marrow is also known as myeloid tissue?
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In adults, where is haemopoietic marrow NOT typically found?
In adults, where is haemopoietic marrow NOT typically found?
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Which of these bones is typically involved in hemopoiesis in adults?
Which of these bones is typically involved in hemopoiesis in adults?
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What is the process of red blood cell formation called?
What is the process of red blood cell formation called?
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