The Function of Yellow Bone Marrow Is

Question

The function of yellow bone marrow is:
A)acid-base homeostasis.
B)triglyceride storage.
C)mineral storage.
D)hematopoiesis.

Accepted Answer

Yellow bone marrow, found in the medullary cavity of long bones, acts as a storage site for triglycerides. Hematopoiesis (production of blood cells) primarily occurs in red bone marrow, and mineral storage (e.g. calcium) can occur in both red and yellow bone marrow, but is not the primary function of yellow marrow. Acid-base homeostasis is not a function of bone marrow.