Osseus Tissue Word Scramble
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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 |
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