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| Description: Stem Cell Transplants from Bone Marrow and Cord Blood Bone marrow transplants are performed to replace cancerous red bone marrow with normal red bone marrow. The donor’s marrow is usually collected from the iliac crest of the hip bone. Stem cells collected from an umbilical cord after birth are frozen and may also be used and have advantages over bone marrow transplants. Hemostasis means to stop bleeding. The process involves: Vascular spasm Platelet plug formation Blood clotting (coagulation) Picture Stats: Views: 146 Filesize: 1.09MB Height: 1000 Width: 482 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40779 |