How is bone marrow formed?
Formation Of Bone Marrow
Bone marrow is a soft and flexible tissue in the cavity of our bones, which belongs to the lymphatic system. It is highly vascular, i.e., it is supplied richly with a large number of blood vessels. In our bodies, the main function of this marrow is to produce blood cells. Research claims that, on average, bone marrow produces hundreds of millions of new blood cells.
Bone marrow is classified into two categories:
· Red Marrow
Red marrow is confined mostly to the skeletal system bones of the skull, pelvis, spine, ribs, sternum, shoulder blades, and near the point of attachment of the long bones of the arms and legs.
· Yellow Marrow
Yellow marrow consists primarily of fat cells. It has a poor vascular supply and is composed of hematopoietic tissue that has become inactive. Yellow marrow is found in spongy bones and the shaft of long bones.
Moreover, the bone marrow also helps in removing dead cells in the system. It has both vascular and non-vascular components. Disease can impact the body’s bone marrow. Low blood cell production is often a result of damage or disease. To correct this, a bone marrow transplant may be performed so that the body can produce enough healthy blood cells.
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– Written by Aparajita Karmakar
