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What is the primary function of bone in the context of hematopoiesis?
Which component makes up the majority of the organic portion of the bone's extracellular matrix?
Which function of bone is most associated with the preservation of lipids and minerals?
What term describes the calcified extracellular matrix that contributes to the rigidity of bone?
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Which aspect of bone functions as a scaffolding for soft tissues?
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What role does the balance of osteoblast to osteoclast activity play in bone health?
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Where are bone-lining cells primarily found?
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Which feature is characteristic of osteoblasts?
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What defines osteocytes within bone tissue?
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In which condition is the balance of osteoblast and osteoclast activity particularly important?
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What are osteoclasts primarily characterized as?
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Where are osteoclasts primarily located?
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What is the primary role of osteogenic/osteoprogenitor cells?
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Which statement accurately describes the morphology of osteogenic cells in growing bones?
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From what type of stem cells are osteogenic/osteoprogenitor cells derived?
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What type of cells are osteoclasts derived from?
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Which feature is characteristic of osteoclasts?
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What anatomical structure do osteoclasts reside in?
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Which process do osteoclasts primarily facilitate?
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How are lacunae formed in the bone?
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What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
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Which organelle is most commonly associated with osteoclasts?
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Osteocytes are primarily known for what capability?
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What type of growth is responsible for the elongation of bones?
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Which cell type is primarily involved in increasing the width of bones?
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What is the primary characteristic of immature bone?
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In which of the following locations is immature bone typically not replaced by mature bone?
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Which process describes the coordinated action between osteoblasts and osteoclasts?
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What effect does appositional growth have on bone structure?
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What is a feature of mature bone compared to immature bone?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of interstitial growth?
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Study Notes
Bone
- Specialized connective tissue composed of cells and calcified extracellular matrix (ECM)
- The cells and calcified ECM form a rigid organ
Functions of Bone
- Hematopoiesis: the formation of blood cells from hematopoietic stem cells found in the bone marrow
- Lipid and mineral storage: bone is a reservoir holding adipose tissue within the bone marrow and calcium within the hydroxyapatite crystals
- Support: bone forms scaffolding for skeletal muscle and other soft tissues, it creates a framework that gives the general shape of the body
- Protection: particularly the axial skeleton which surrounds the major organs of the body
Components of Bone
- The Extracellular matrix: (ECM) refers to the molecules that provide biochemical and structural support to the cells that populate bone
- The organic portion is predominantly (90% of total weight of matrix proteins) composed of collagenous proteins
- Fibers: mainly type I collagen (also type V, III, XI, XIII)
- The balance of osteoblast to osteoclast activity is crucial in the maintenance of the tissue’s structural integrity
Cells of Bone Tissue
- Osteoblasts: responsible for bone formation, cuboidal cells on the periphery of bone with euchromatic nuclei and basophilic cytoplasm
- Osteocytes: mature osteoblasts entrapped in bony matrix
- Osteoclasts: large, multinucleated macrophages located along the endosteum, responsible for bone resorption
Bone Cells
- Osteogenic/osteoprogenitor cells: derived from embryonic mesenchyme stem cells in the bone marrow
- Found on the external and internal surfaces of bones (may also reside in the microvasculature supplying bone)
- Can differentiate into osteoblasts
- In growing bones- appear as flattened or squamous cells with lightly staining, elongate, or ovoid nuclei and inconspicuous acidophilic or slightly basophilic cytoplasm.
Compare and Contrast
- Osteoblast: actively synthesizes the organic components of bone matrix, characterized by basophilic cytoplasm and large, euchromatic nuclei
- Osteocyte: mature osteoblast entrapped in bony matrix, maintaining the mineralized matrix but not actively secreting new matrix, characterized by smaller, more heterochromatic nucleus
- Resorptive Osteocyte: osteocytes that are involved in bone resorption, characterized by increased lysosomal activity and a darker cytoplasm
Osteoclasts
- Multinucleated giant cells (up to 50 nuclei) resulting from the fusion of hematopoietic monocyte progenitor cells
- Howship’s lacunae (resorption bays) are depressions on the bone surface that house osteoclasts
- Lacunae result from the osteolytic activities of osteoclasts
Osteoclasts
- Three distinct regions:
- Sealing zone: a specialized membrane domain that surrounds the resorption lacuna, isolating the resorption area from bone marrow
- Clear zone: an electron-lucent region free of organelles, except for microtubules, where the osteoclast attaches to bone
- Ruffled border: a highly folded plasma membrane highly enriched with lysosomes and mitochondria, involved in the direct interaction with bone
Bone Growth and Remodeling
- Elongation of bones is a result of interstitial growth of cartilage at the epiphyseal growth plate
- Bone increases in width by appositional growth (osteoprogenitor cells in the periosteum)
- Remodeling of bone is a coordinated action between osteoblasts and osteoclasts
Classification of Bone
- Immature (primary or woven or bundle) bone: first bone elaborated; contains numerous osteocytes and irregularly arranged collagen
- Low mineral content
- Remodeled and replaced by mature bone except in certain places such as in tooth sockets, near suture lines in the bones of the skull, and at insertion site of tendons
- Mature (secondary or lamellar or sheet) bone: characterized by the orderly layering of collagen fibers, resulting in an organized structure that is more resistant to stress
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Explore the fascinating world of bone, a specialized connective tissue essential for various functions in the body. This quiz covers its composition, roles in hematopoiesis, mineral storage, structural support, and protection of vital organs. Test your knowledge on the components and importance of bones in human anatomy.
