Instructions: Identify the Following

question 24

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Freedmen's Bureau

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Definitions:

Hematopoiesis

The production of blood cells and platelets, which occurs in the bone marrow.

Bone Marrow

The soft, fatty tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

Vertebrae

The individual bones that form the vertebral column (spine), providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Lumbar

Relating to the lower part of the spine, composed of five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis, often associated with back pain when referencing the anatomical area.