NUTR SCI 132 Study Guide - Final Guide: Bone Mineral, Osteoporosis, Lead Poisoning
30 Oct 2014
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Note: this is not a cumulative final review. This covers the new material that will be covered on the final exam. It is constantly reshaping and repairing itself, and serves as a calcium reservoir. * active bone growth (length) ends with puberty; but bone mass is still built into. * two different types of cells in bone contribute to its dynamic character. ______________________ are responsible for laying down (building) more protein matrix and minerals. _______________________ are responsible for dissolving bone matrix and releasing minerals into the bloodstream when needed. * the ability of bone to release calcium into the bloodstream is important because calcium is necessary for muscle contraction and blood clotting (among other functions). _____% of the body"s calcium is in the blood. If blood calcium is low, parathyroid hormone (pth) is released from the. __________________ to activate vitamin d and increase intestinal absorption of calium, and also on (b. ) ______________________________ in bone to release calcium into the bloodstream.
