The nurse is caring for a patient with a low red blood cell count. In the adult, red blood cells are made:
a. in the shaft of the long bones c. in all bones
b. in membranous bones d. in the toes and fingers
B
After 20 years of age, red blood cells are made in the membranous bones such as the ilia, ribs, sternum, and vertebrae. From ages 5 to 20, red blood cells are made in the shaft of the long bones. From birth to age 5, red blood cells are made in all bone marrow.
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