Question

In humans red blood cells are primarily produced in the red marrow. To which body system does red marrow belong? A. integumentary system B. circulatory system C. muscular system D. skeletal system

Answer 1

I believe the bone system that red marrow belongs to is D. Skeletal system.

Answer 2

Option D

Step-by-step explanation:

Bone marrow is an integral part of bones and hence it is a part of skeletal system. It is of two types – a) Red bone marrow and b) yellow bone marrow

a) Red bone marrow which is responsible for producing red and white blood cells

b) Yellow bone marrow which is also responsible for producing white blood cells

The red marrows are mainly found in bones like

a) Breast bone

b) Rib bones

c) Skull bones

d) Hip bone

e) At the femur and humerus ends of long bones

Hence, option D is correct