Explain how red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow differ structurally

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Red bone marrow consists of loose connective tissue supporting islands of blood-forming, or hematopoietic, cells. Yellow bone marrow, which stores triglycerides, consists mostly of blood vessels and adipocytes.

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The viscosity of blood is influenced largely by __________, which is the percentage of the total blood volume composed of red blood cells

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Placing a red blood cell in an extremely hypertonic solution leads to hemolysis

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Describe the techniques used to verify esophageal placement of an orogastric tube

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