BONE MARROW
Description:
A tissue found inside the bones. There are two types of bone marrow: While the yellow bone marrow’s job is to store fat, the red bone marrow produces erythrocytes and leukocytes. Among them are B lymphocytes. These have receptors on their surface, allowing them to attach to an antigen to signal other cells to participate in the immune response. They will also secrete antibodies that are T-shaped and use a lock-and-key fit to attach to antigens.
Diseases and Conditions
Leukemia
Blood cancer caused by abnormal white cell production. They take over red blood cells and because the cells do not create normal white blood cells, they make it easier to receive infections.
Lymphoma
Blood cancer involving the abnormal growth of white blood cells within the lymph. It is either Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma is caused by the overproduction of B-lymphocytes, while Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is a result of B and T lymphocytes.
Myeloma
Blood cancer of plasma cells, leading to high calcium levels in the blood.