10 Questions
What is the primary organic component of bone matrix?
Collagen type I
In what form is the majority of calcium stored in the skeleton?
Hydroxyapatite
What type of cells do not develop into osteoclasts in cell cultures unless there are osteoblasts or similar cells?
Monocyte/macrophage lineage
What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
Bone formation
What is the main role of mesenchymal stem cells in bone metabolism?
Differentiation into osteoblasts
What is the primary inorganic component of bone matrix?
Calcium (Ca++)
Which cells are essential for the development of osteoclasts in cell cultures?
Osteoblasts
What type of cells are derived from mesenchymal stem cells in bone metabolism?
Osteoblasts
What is the main function of osteocytes in bone metabolism?
Regulate mineral homeostasis
Which cells are responsible for the majority of collagen production in bone matrix?
Osteoblasts
Test your knowledge of bone metabolism and osteoporosis with this quiz by Tammy L. Dela Rosa, MD, MMedSc. Learn about the functions of bone cells, osteoclastogenesis, calcium metabolism and regulation, pathologic conditions, osteoporosis, treatment strategies, and diagnostic tools like DEXA, FRAX, and OSTA.
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