Some marrow of long bones is termed "red" marrow. The function of red marrow is to
A. make vitamin D.
B. manufacture blood cells.
C. store adipose tissue.
D. store bone-forming cells.
E. manufacture tissue cells for the skin.
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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