Answer
(d) medullary cavities in bones of a healthy adult
Work Step by Step
Hematopoiesis occurs mostly in the heads of adult bones because little red bone marrow is present in spongy bone and medullary cavities.
Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)
by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321743261
ISBN 13:
978-0-32174-326-8
Chapter 6 - Bones and Skeletal Tissues - Review Questions - Page 196: 4
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