Bone Marrow
Description
Bone Marrow is a type of Connective tissue contained within the internal cavities of the Bones. The Bone Marrow is a component of the Immune System.
Biological Function of Bone Marrow
Cardiovascular System
Erythroblasts (precursor Cells for the formation of Red Blood Cells) are normally present in the Blood-forming tissue of the Bone Marrow.
Red Blood Cells are manufactured from Stem Cells located in the Bone Marrow.
Platelets (type of Blood Cell) are manufactured by the Bone Marrow from the broken Cytoplasm of the Bone Marrow's Megakaryocyte Cells.
Immune System
Interleukin 7 is produced by the Cells of the Bone Marrow.
Some types of White Blood Cells are manufactured from Stem Cells located in the Lymphoid Tissue of Bone Marrow:
In addition to being produced in the Bone Marrow, some White Blood Cells also mature in the Bone Marrow.
Some B-Lymphocytes are manufactured by Stem Cells in the Bone Marrow.
Eosinophils are manufactured in the Bone Marrow.
Lymphocytes are manufactured by the Bone Marrow and then sent to the Thymus for further replication and differentiation into the various types of T-Lymphocytes.
Monocytes are manufactured by Stem Cells in the Bone Marrow.
Neutrophils are manufactured in, mature in and stored in the Bone Marrow.
Proteins
Hemoglobin is manufactured within the Bone Marrow.
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