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Describe the functions of red and yellow bone marrow.

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The functions of the red and yellow bone are as under:

  • Red bone marrow are a large portion of the red and white platelets and platelets themselves are created in the red bone marrow.
  • Hemopoetic division of stem cells happens. the red color of the Hemoglobin imparts its color to the bone marrow as a result of which it appears red.
  • Yellow bone marrow produces ligament and bone. The yellow color of this bone marrow is due to the presence of a fat containing acrotoid pigment in it.
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