Beginner Bone Marrow Quiz

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Q1. What is the primary function of bone marrow?

  • Insulation
  • Movement of limbs
  • Storage of calcium
  • Production of blood cells

Q2. Which type of bone marrow is involved in active blood cell production?

  • Red bone marrow
  • Compact bone
  • Yellow bone marrow
  • Cancellous bone

Q3. Which bones in adults primarily contain red bone marrow?

  • Femur and tibia
  • Sternum and pelvis
  • Radius and ulna
  • Humerus and clavicle

Q4. Yellow bone marrow is primarily composed of which tissue?

  • Adipose tissue
  • Cartilage
  • Muscle tissue
  • Nervous tissue

Q5. Which process describes the formation of blood cells?

  • Hematopoiesis
  • Chondrogenesis
  • Lipogenesis
  • Osteogenesis

Q6. Which cells in the bone marrow give rise to all blood cells?

  • Osteoblasts
  • Chondrocytes
  • Hematopoietic stem cells
  • Fibroblasts

Q7. Which organ retains significant hematopoietic activity in fetal development along with bone marrow?

  • Pancreas
  • Kidney
  • Spleen
  • Liver

Q8. What type of blood cells are produced by the bone marrow to fight infections?

  • Plasma
  • Platelets
  • White blood cells
  • Red blood cells

Q9. What happens to yellow bone marrow in cases of severe blood loss?

  • Dissolves into blood plasma
  • Converts into cartilage
  • Hardens into bone
  • Reverts to red marrow

Q10. What type of tissue is bone marrow primarily classified as?

  • Muscle tissue
  • Nervous tissue
  • Epithelial tissue
  • Connective tissue
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