Where does hematopoiesis occur in bones?
a. in the red marrow of the medullary cavity of the bone
b. in the proximal epiphysis
c. in the gray marrow of the medullary cavity of the bone
d. in the distal epiphysis
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A Correct. Hematopoiesis occurs in the red marrow of the medullary cavity of the bone
B Incorrect. Hematopoiesis does not occur in the proximal epiphysis.
C Incorrect. Hematopoiesis does not occur in the gray matter of the medullary cavity.
D Incorrect. Hematopoiesis does not occur in the distal epiphysis.
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