BSC 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Osteoclast, Hydroxylapatite, Bone
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Canaliculi: the predominant ingredient of the inorganic matrix is calcium salts, with the majority existing as large molecules of hydroxyapatite crystals. Hematopoiesis: thin, broad bones are classified as __________. Hyaline cartilage: which of the following persists for life? articular cartilage, add the appropriate labels to the figure showing growth at the epiphyseal plate, appositional growth produces __________. Growth in width: as a result of the increase of testosterone at puberty for males, __________. 22 bone resorption requires the activity of __________. osteoclasts. 23 bone growth and remodeling depends on adequate intake of __________. 25 bone is the most important storehouse in the body for __________. Calcium: bone growth in length occurs at the epiphyseal plate in __________. Long bones: the function of yellow bone marrow is __________. Triglyceride storage: bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Osteoclast: the structural units of mature compact bone are called __________. Osteon: primary ossification centers develop in long bones in the __________.