MCAT Biology › Bone Marrow and Erythropoiesis
Hematopoietic stem cells are the cells that are targeted in bone marrow transplants. These stem cells are found in the red marrow of the bone. Which part of a long bone would be targeted in order to extract hematopoietic stem cells for a transplant?
Hypoxia would result in which of the following?
An individual with long cancer is advised to undergo radiation therapy. The radiation therapy destroys all of his bone marrow. Which of the following will be deficient in this individual?
What is the main function of red bone marrow?