Bone Part 1: Definition and Composition
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What is the main component of the inorganic materials in bone matrix?

  • Osteogenic cells
  • Type I collagen fibers
  • Calcium in the form of hydroxyapatite (correct)
  • Osteocytes
  • What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone?

  • Type I collagen synthesis
  • Bone formation
  • Bone maintenance
  • Bone resorption (correct)
  • What would happen if the organic bone matrix is removed?

  • Bone will have an egg-shell consistency (correct)
  • Bone flexibility will increase
  • Bone density will decrease
  • Bone will become more rigid
  • Where are osteogenic cells primarily located?

    <p>Free surfaces of bones near periosteum and endosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of osteogenic cells?

    <p>Scanty, faintly basophilic cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells can proliferate and differentiate into osteoblasts?

    <p>Osteogenic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

    <p>Secrete type I collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic feature is seen in osteocytes?

    <p>Extend cytoplasmic processes through canaliculi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for liberating phosphate ions important for bone matrix calcification?

    <p>Alkaline phosphatase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which cells are osteoclasts derived?

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

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