blood supply of the bone + what they do Flashcards
1
Q
bones have a blood supply that runs
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throughout
2
Q
foramen
A
an opening, hole, or passage especially in a bone
3
Q
healthy bones are constantly being
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broken down, reabsorbed, and repaired
4
Q
balance between
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osteoblasts
osteocytes
osteoclasts
5
Q
osteoblasts
A
immature bone cells
6
Q
osteocytes
A
mature bone cells
7
Q
osteoclasts
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large phagocytic cells that dissolve bone cells and release minerals
