Function and Components
True or False: Bone is the main components/organs of the skeletal system.
True
What are the Two Kinds of Bone Marrow?
Red Bone Marrow and Yellow Bone Marrow
This is the most prevalent type of anemia, caused by a shortage of iron required to manufacture hemoglobin.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Which blood cells helps with clotting?
Platelets stop you from bleeding too much if you get a cut.
What is the Main Function of Bone?
To support
Red bone marrow:
produces red blood cells, which supplies ______ to the rest of your body.
Oxygen
Bone is made up of:
A) Osseous tissue
B) Dense regular connective tissue
C) Irregular collagenous connective tissue
D) Bone Marrow
E) All of above
E) All of above
List the Signs and Symptoms of a Bone Marrow Disorder.
Fatigue, Headaches, Dizziness, Irregular Heart Rate, Shortness of Breath, Easy bruising/bleeding, Weakness, Frequent Infection.
What is the Primary Function of White Blood Cells?
To Fight Infection (Immunity)
True or False: Amount of Red blood marrow decrease with age.
True
Bone marrow’s primary purpose is to produce blood cells through a process called _________ .
Hematopoiesis
List Diagnostic Tests for Bone Marrow Disorders (atleast 2)
Blood tests, bone marrow biopsies, genetic tests help determine the cause and severity of the condition.