Bone physiology Flashcards
bone remodeling is regulated by
biochemical markers, mechanical activity, endocrine function
how long does the bone remodeling cycle take
~4-6 months
annual turnover is 4% for what type of bone
cortical bone
annual turnover is 25% for what type of bone
trabecular bone
between puberty and 3rd decade of life, bone density increases
~3% per year
bone loss rate after 30 years
0.3%-0.5% per year
bone loss rate after menopause
3% per year for 10 years (rapid loss)
bone loss rate >60 years
0.5%
vitamin D supplementation
800
calcium supplementation
total = 1200 (400-500 supplementation)
who has highest risk of fractures
white, thin females
overweight and risk of osteoporosis
decreased risk if overweight
phases of bone remodeling
Resorption
Reversal
Formation
Mineralization
how long is the resorption period
~10 days
osteoclasts are derived from
hematopoietic stem cells
osteoclasts resorb bone through secretion of
H+ and cathepsin K (digesting enzyme)
what are osteoclasts dependent on for maturation and differentiation
cytokines
MCSF
RANKL
MCSF bind to what cells
precursor cells –> pre osteoclasts
on what cell in RANK found
pre osteoclasts
RANKL binds to
RANK –> maturation and differentiation
a decoy receptor for RANKL
osteoprotegerin (OPG)
what stimulates OPG secretion
estrogen
OPG/RANK ratio is high
osteoclast apoptosis
OPG/RANK ratio is low
bone resorption