What Is Hemoglobin?
3. Where Is It Made
Bones are often thought of as little more than a frame that help to support our bodies. While it is true that our skeletons are used for support, they do also have some other uses. Our bones are actually living materials in themselves, and what is found inside some bones is essential for us.
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On the insides of our largest bones is a substance known as bone marrow. Here, new cells are made, including our red blood cells. In people, bone marrow is found in the pelvis, sternum, vertebrae, and ribs. Healthy bone marrow will produce around 500 billion new blood cells every single day.
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