Chapter 11 textbook notes Flashcards
1
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What are the different types of cells involved in bone growth, remodeling, and repair?
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1) Osteoblasts
2) Osteocytes
3) Osteoclasts
2
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Describe the osteoblast cells
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They are bone forming cells. They secrete the organic matrix of bone and promote the deposition of calcium salts into the matrix
3
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Describe the osteocyte cells
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They are mature bone cells derived from osteoblasts. They maintain the structure of bone
4
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Describe the osteoclast cells
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They are bone-absorbing cells. They break down bone and assist in returning calcium and phosphate to the blood
5
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This refers to the formation of boned
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Ossification
