Bone Metabolism and Osteoporosis Quiz
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What is the primary organic component of bone matrix?

  • BMPs
  • Osteoprogenitor cells
  • Collagen type I (correct)
  • Osteocytes
  • In what form is the majority of calcium stored in the skeleton?

  • Hydroxyapatite (correct)
  • Osteoblasts
  • Osteocytes
  • BMPs
  • What type of cells do not develop into osteoclasts in cell cultures unless there are osteoblasts or similar cells?

  • BMPs
  • Osteoprogenitor cells
  • Monocyte/macrophage lineage (correct)
  • Osteocytes
  • What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

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

    What is the main role of mesenchymal stem cells in bone metabolism?

    <p>Differentiation into osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary inorganic component of bone matrix?

    <p>Calcium (Ca++)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are essential for the development of osteoclasts in cell cultures?

    <p>Osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are derived from mesenchymal stem cells in bone metabolism?

    <p>Osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of osteocytes in bone metabolism?

    <p>Regulate mineral homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are responsible for the majority of collagen production in bone matrix?

    <p>Osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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