Lesson 6: Bone Remodeling Flashcards
1
Q
is the ongoing replacement of old bone tissue by new bone tissue.
It involves bone resorption and bone deposition
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Bone Remodeling
2
Q
- the removal of minerals and collagen fibers from bone by
osteoclasts - results in the destruction of bone extracellular matrix
A
Bone Resorption
3
Q
- the addition of minerals and collagen fibers to the bone by osteoblasts.
- results in the formation of bone extracellular matrix.
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Bone Deposition
4
Q
FACTORS AFFECTING BONE GROWTH AND BONE REMODELING
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Intake of Minerals
Intake of Vitamins
Hormones