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Bone structure, growth, histology, ossification

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Organic component of bone matrix   Collagen  
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Inorganic component of bone matrix   Calcium phosphates (mineral salts or hydroxyapatite)  
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Mature cells that maintain the cell matrix   Osteocytes  
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Cells that build the bone matrix   Osteoblasts  
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Cells that tear down the bone matrix   Osteoclasts  
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Cells that can diferentiate into either osteoblasts or osteoclasts   Osteoprogenitors  
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"Gooey" material secreted by osteocytes that hardens into bone when combined with calcium phosphate   Osteoid  
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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  
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