Bone Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Osteoprogenitor Cells are the
A
Precursors to Osteoblasts
2
Q
When do Osteoprogenitor Cells differentiate?
A
When they are under influence of growth factors
3
Q
What is the function of Osteoblasts?
A
They synthesize collagen and proteins (Osteocalcin + Osteopontin)
4
Q
Osteoblasts produce the enzyme alkaline phosphatase which functions to
A
Form hydroxyapatite
5
Q
What mature into osteocytes?
A
Osteoblasts
6
Q
Osteocytes occupy
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Lucunae
7
Q
Osteoclasts are derived from
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Monocytes
8
Q
Osteoclasts are responsible for
A
Bone reabsorption
9
Q
Osteoclasts break bone via the enzyme
A
Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase
