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What is the main component of the inorganic materials in bone matrix?
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?
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?
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?
Where are osteogenic cells primarily located?
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What is the key feature of osteogenic cells?
What is the key feature of osteogenic cells?
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Which cells can proliferate and differentiate into osteoblasts?
Which cells can proliferate and differentiate into osteoblasts?
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What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
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What characteristic feature is seen in osteocytes?
What characteristic feature is seen in osteocytes?
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Which enzyme is responsible for liberating phosphate ions important for bone matrix calcification?
Which enzyme is responsible for liberating phosphate ions important for bone matrix calcification?
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From which cells are osteoclasts derived?
From which cells are osteoclasts derived?
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