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Bone is composed of calcified extracellular matrix and cell types: Osteoprogenitor cells, Osteoblasts, Osteocytes, and Osteoclasts.
Bone is composed of calcified extracellular matrix and cell types: Osteoprogenitor cells, Osteoblasts, Osteocytes, and Osteoclasts.
True
The inorganic component of bone matrix represents about 35% of the dry weight of bone.
The inorganic component of bone matrix represents about 35% of the dry weight of bone.
False
One of the functions of bone is to serve as a stored source for calcium and phosphate.
One of the functions of bone is to serve as a stored source for calcium and phosphate.
True
Osteocytes are entrapped in cavities (lacunae) within the matrix forming the bone.
Osteocytes are entrapped in cavities (lacunae) within the matrix forming the bone.
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The organic component of bone matrix consists of type I collagen and amorphous ground substance composed of proteoglycans.
The organic component of bone matrix consists of type I collagen and amorphous ground substance composed of proteoglycans.
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