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Which cell found in the bone marrow acts as a repair system for the body?
Question

Which cell found in the bone marrow acts as a repair system for the body?

A.

Bone Cells

B.

Fat Cells

C.

Muscle cells

D.

Stem cells

Correct option is D


The correct answer is (d) Stem cells.
· Stem cells found in the bone marrow are undifferentiated cells capable of dividing and differentiating into various cell types.
· They serve as the repair system for the body by replenishing damaged or aging cells and tissues.
· In the bone marrow, hematopoietic stem cells give rise to all types of blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
· Additionally, mesenchymal stem cells found in the bone marrow can differentiate into bone cells, cartilage cells, and fat cells, playing a crucial role in tissue repair and regeneration throughout the body.
· Bone Cells : These include osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts.
· Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation, osteocytes are mature bone cells involved in maintaining bone structure, and osteoclasts are involved in bone resorption, the process of breaking down bone tissue.

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