Where does hematopoiesis occur, yellow or red bone marrow?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the location of hematopoiesis, which is the process of blood cell formation. It seeks to clarify whether this process occurs in yellow or red bone marrow.

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Hematopoiesis is the process of creating new blood cells, which includes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This process primarily occurs in red bone marrow found in flat bones like the pelvis, sternum, and in the epiphyses of long bones like the femur.

Sources

• The web page with info on - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
• Red Bone Marrow Vs. Yellow Bone Marrow | Peconic Bay Medical Center - pbmchealth.org
• Red Bone Marrow: What It Does, Disorders, and Treatments - WebMD - webmd.com