Chap 6 pt. 2 Flashcards
Osteoclasts
breakdown of old bone
Osteoblasts
continue to add bone, replaces cartilage with bone
Chondrocytes in epiphyseal plate …..
continue to divide and grow adding length to bone
bone develops from
hyaline cartilage
longitudinally through the formation of cartilage at the …..
epiphyseal plate
lateral bone is achieved by
osteoblasts
Enlargement of the medullary cavity with increased bone diameter resulting from
appositional growth
Bone remodelling occurs throughout
life
Growth Hormone
from pituitary gland, promotes osteoblast activity
Thyroid Hormone
stimulates cell metabolism, promotes osteoblast activity
Calcitriol
produced by kidneys, absorption of Ca and PO4
Sex Hormones
- estrogen and testosterone
- promote growth, cause osteoblasts to produce bone faster
Nutrients required for bone growth
- Calcium
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K and B12
Hormonal Function
maintain Ca ion in blood and interstitial fluid
2 organs monitor Ca lvls
parathyroid and thyroid glands