Histology of Bone for First Year Students

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What is the function of osteocytes?

Production of bone matrix

What is the shape of an osteocyte?

Branched oval

What is the name of the cavity in which osteoclasts reside?

Howship's lacuna

What is the percentage of blood plasma in total blood volume?

<p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of osteoclasts?

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

What is the origin of osteoclasts?

<p>Blood monocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

<p>Removal of bone matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of osteoblasts?

<p>Production of bone matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of red blood corpuscles?

<p>Biconcave disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total blood volume is composed of blood cells?

<p>45%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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