Bone Remodeling Flashcards
1
Q
bone is going to remodel and change overtime, so that is why we have?
A
- osteoblasts
2. osteoclasts
2
Q
what does osteoblasts create?
A
create bone
3
Q
what does osteoclasts destroy?
A
destroy bones
4
Q
growth and bone changes are influenced by?
A
- tension
2. pressure
5
Q
osteoblasts will be?
A
tension
6
Q
osteoclasts will be?
A
pressure
7
Q
if sustain steady pressure is put on bone, it will activate what?
A
osteoclasts and will destroy bone
8
Q
if you put tension on the bone it will active what?
A
osteoblasts and create bone
9
Q
bones are a tremendous ______ storage?
A
calcium
10
Q
what else needs calcium? and why?
A
muscles and nerves; to function daily
11
Q
Calcium stores are in constant?
A
flux
12
Q
lack of hormones can make our bones?
A
brittle
