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What percentage of bone composition is made up of inorganic materials?
What percentage of bone composition is made up of inorganic materials?
Which property does collagen provide to bones?
Which property does collagen provide to bones?
What role does calcium play in the composition of bones?
What role does calcium play in the composition of bones?
How much calcium does an average adult human have, according to the document?
How much calcium does an average adult human have, according to the document?
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Why is the combination of organic and inorganic materials important for bones?
Why is the combination of organic and inorganic materials important for bones?
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Collagen
Collagen
A type of protein that provides flexibility and strength to bones.
Calcium Salts
Calcium Salts
Inorganic materials, mostly calcium salts, that make bones hard and resistant to crushing forces.
Water in Bones
Water in Bones
The percentage of water in bones.
Compressive Strength of Bones
Compressive Strength of Bones
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Bone Composition
Bone Composition
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Study Notes
Bone Composition
- Bones are composed of 25% water, 25% organic matter, and 50% inorganic matter.
- The major organic component is collagen, a protein found abundantly in the body.
- Collagen provides bones with flexibility and some strength.
- Inorganic components, primarily calcium salts, make bone hard and strong.
- Calcium salts give bones the ability to withstand pressure.
- An adult can carry up to 7 kg of calcium.
- Organic components allow the bone to flex and move.
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Explore the intricate composition of bones, which includes water, organic matter, and inorganic components. Learn about the significance of collagen in providing flexibility and strength, and how calcium salts contribute to the hardness of bones. This quiz will enhance your understanding of skeletal anatomy.
