Bone Growth, Remodelling, and Repair

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What is the process that involves the partial resorption of bone tissue formed earlier, while simultaneously laying down new bone at a rate exceeding that of bone removal?

Osteogenesis

In growing bones, what maintains each bone's general shape while increasing its mass?

Bone modeling

At what rate can bone turnover be in young children compared to adults?

200 times faster

What ensures that bone tissue remains plastic and capable of adapting its internal structure in response to changing stresses?

<p>Bone plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves coordinated cellular activities for both bone resorption and bone formation in adults?

<p>Bone remodeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do orthodontic appliances affect bone and teeth positions in the jaw?

<p>Bone forms on the side where traction is applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for cranial bone growth according to the text?

<p>Formation of bone tissue by the periosteum between the sutures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are osteoprogenitor stem cells found in bones according to the text?

<p>In the periosteum, endosteum, and marrow of bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for efficiently repairing bone fractures and damage based on the text?

<p>Using cells, signaling molecules, and processes already active in bone remodeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does bone normally have an excellent capacity for repair as mentioned in the text?

<p>Presence of osteoprogenitor stem cells and good vascularization of bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are surgically created gaps in bones filled with new bone according to the text?

<p>Especially when periosteal tissue remains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main process by which bone fractures are repaired?

<p>Fibrocartilage callus formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a person with hydrocephalus, how is the size of the skull affected?

<p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three phases involved in fracture healing?

<p>Reactive, Reparative, and Remodeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does bone plasticity allow the bone to respond to the growth of the brain?

<p>By forming a skull of adequate size</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of fracture healing involves remodeling back to the bone's original contour?

<p>Remodeling to original bone contour</p> Signup and view all the answers

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