What is bone marrow, and why is it important?

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What is bone marrow, and why is it important?

What is bone marrow, and why is it important?

Bone marrow is found in the center of most bones and has many blood vessels. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow marrow consists of fat and stem cells that produce cartilage and bones in the body.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

What do myelocytes in the blood mean?

Myelocytes along with metamyelocytes and promyelocytes,are the precursors of neutrophils,the largest class of white blood cell. These immature neutrophils are normally found only in the bone marrow. In the blood, metamyelocytes are the most often observed, accompanied by a few myelocytes.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

How does a bone marrow transplant work?

A bone marrow transplant involves taking cells that are normally found in the bone marrow (stem cells), filtering those cells, and giving them back either to the donor (patient) or to another person. The transplant is a part of special therapy that is given to save lives of cancer patients and certain other diseases.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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