Kes 344 Flashcards
Which hormone increases osteoclasts activity to release more Ca ions into blood ?
PTH
Loss of mass to bones w/age is a ?
Reflects an imbalance of bone remodeling process
Which cell helps with resorption ?
Osteoclasts
What is necessary for intramembranous ossification to take place ?
Ossification center forms in fibrous connective tissue
Haversion canal is the site of?
Blood vessels and nerve fibers
Ossification of the ends of long bones is?
Characterized by secondary ossification
The functional unit of compact bone is?
Osteon
What can delay/prevent osteoporosis ?
Weight bearing exercise
Location of blood forming tissue is?
Pelvis is most common site
Diploe means ?
Internal layer of spongy bone in flat bone
Fracture in the shaft would be a break in ?
Diaphysis
Deficiency of growth hormone causes ?
Low proliferation of the epiphysis plate cartilage
What tissue helps in long bones in embryo
Hyaline cartilage
The cell responsible for secreting the matrix of bone is the ?
Osteoblasts
Which type of bone is adopted to withstand stress ?
Spongy bone
Yellow bone marrow contains a large % of?
Fat
Qualities of water #1
Water mixed polar compounds
Qualities of water #2
Water expands when frozen
Qualities of water #3
Water doesn’t compress even with strong forces
Qualities of water #4
Water has high heat capacity
The mass # of an atom is?
Sum of protons and neutrons