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Bone Marrow

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Topic updated on 09/21/09 9:07am
Introduction
  • Bone marrow functions to
    • act as source of progenitor cells
    • control inner diameter of bone
  • Types inlcude
    • red marrow
      • hematopoietic marrow
        • 40% water
        • 40% fat
        • 20% protein
      • slowly changes to yellow marrow with age
    • yellow marrow
      • inactive and made up of
        • 15% water
        • 80% fat
        • protein

 


 

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