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Osseus Tissue
Bone structure, growth, histology, ossification
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Organic component of bone matrix | Collagen |
| Inorganic component of bone matrix | Calcium phosphates (mineral salts or hydroxyapatite) |
| Mature cells that maintain the cell matrix | Osteocytes |
| Cells that build the bone matrix | Osteoblasts |
| Cells that tear down the bone matrix | Osteoclasts |
| Cells that can diferentiate into either osteoblasts or osteoclasts | Osteoprogenitors |
| "Gooey" material secreted by osteocytes that hardens into bone when combined with calcium phosphate | Osteoid |
| List the 6 functions of the skeletal system. | 1)Support-attachment of soft body tissue 2)Movement-Bones act as levers 3)Protection-ex) skull, rib cage 4)Mineral storage-ex)calcium; phosphate 5)Blood cell production-Red bone marrow produces red&white blood cells(hematopoeisis) 6) Energy Storage |