Did You Know?

Bone marrow can make millions of blood cells each day!

How It Works

Bone marrow makes red and white blood cells.

Why It Is Important

Blood cells help us breathe and fight sickness.

What bone marrow Does

It makes red blood cells for oxygen.

It makes white blood cells to fight germs.

It helps heal cuts and bruises.

It keeps our blood healthy and strong.

It is found in big bones like the back.

It helps us grow and stay fit.

More About bone marrow

Bone marrow has been in our bones since we were born. It helps us grow strong and healthy. When we get hurt, it works fast to make new blood cells. This helps us heal and feel better.

Every day, our bone marrow makes lots of blood cells. This helps us breathe and fight off sickness. If we did not have bone marrow, we would not have enough blood.

In the future, doctors may use bone marrow to help sick people. They can help make new blood cells for those who need it. This can save lives and help people feel good again.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Bone Marrow"] --> B["Semi-Solid Tissue"] A --> C["Primary Site of Blood Cell Production"] C --> D["Hematopoietic Cells"] C --> E["Marrow Adipose Tissue"] C --> F["Supportive Stromal Cells"] A --> G["Location in Adult Humans"] G --> H["Ribs, Vertebrae, Sternum, Pelvis"]

What Do These Words Mean?

hematopoietic cells:Cells that make new blood cells.
marrow adipose tissue:Fat tissue found in the bone marrow.
supportive stromal cells:Cells that help support and structure the bone marrow.
vertebrae:The bones that make up the spine.
pelvis:The lower part of the body that connects the spine to the legs.