Cartilage and bone Flashcards
name the things that can affect regulation of cartilage growth
stimulate protein synthesis
retard protein synthesis
tumours
describe what stimulates protein synthesis for cartilage growth
growth hormone - regulates cartilage growth (leads to bone growth)
thyroid hormone
testosterone
describe what retards protein synthesis for cartilage growth
corticosteroids
estradiol
retinoids (vitamin A, reduced growth)
describe what effect tumours have for cartilage growth
chondroma
chondrosarcoma
if chondrogenic layer is messed up - leads to tumours (POLARITYYY)
what is one of the hardest tissues of body
bone
can withstand lots of stress
what is ecm of bone made of
calcified material
type 1 collagen
describe the type 1 collagen of bone - what it does
helical structure
length of long bones
allows bones to bend without breaking
name the 4 cell types in bone
osteoprogenitor cells
osteoblasts
osteocytes
osteoclasts
describe osteoprogenitor cells
committed stem cells - already on lineage to become osteoblasts, cytes or clasts
describe osteoblasts
synthesize organic components of matrix
describe osteocytes
found in lacunae - trapped in ecm of bone
describe osteoclasts
multinucleated cells
involved in bone resorption (remodelling) - reabsorb calcium in bone
own line of differentiation
what is ecm of bone produced by
osteoblasts
describe components of ecm of bone
fibers - collagen type 1
ground substance - proteoglycans, glycoproteins
minerals - crystals of hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2)
name the 2 glycoproteins found in ecm of bone
sialoprotein
osteocalcin
describe histological techniques for bone
special technique
called decalcification
5% nitric acid or ETDA treatment
remove calcium from bone so its easier to cut - left with a rubbery material
name the 3 classifications of bone
gross appearance
microscopy appearance
development appearance
describe gross appearance of bone
compact
cancellous (spongy)