Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
Osteoblasts
A
Immature bone forming cells
2
Q
Osteoclasts
A
Break down old or damaged bone cells
3
Q
Bone Deposition
A
Formation of bone, action of osteoblasts
4
Q
Bone Resorption
A
Removal of bone, action of osteoclasts
5
Q
Vitamin D
A
Calcium absorption
6
Q
Vitamin A
A
Promote osteoblast and osteoclast activity
7
Q
Vitamin C
A
Collagen synthesis
8
Q
Hematopiesis
A
Formation of blood cells in the bone marrow
9
Q
What does red bone marrow produce?
A
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
10
Q
What does yellow bone marrow do?
A
Stores fat
11
Q
What are bones made of?
A
Hydroxyapatite (Calcium Phosphate) and collagen
