Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in the bone?
To resorb and degrade bone tissue
What is the main component of the bone matrix produced by osteoblasts?
Type I collagen
What is the origin of osteoblasts?
From mesenchymal stem cells
What is the primary function of the bone in the body?
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What is the characteristic of the bone's extracellular material?
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Study Notes
Histology of Bone
- Bone is a specialized connective tissue with a rich vascular supply.
Composition
- Composed of calcified extracellular material, known as the bone matrix.
- Consists of three major cell types: osteocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts.
Functions of Bone
- Supports the body.
- Protects many internal organs.
- Acts as the body's calcium (Ca2+) reservoir.
Osteoblasts
- Originate from mesenchymal stem cells.
- Produce the organic components of bone matrix, including:
- Type I collagen.
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Learn about the composition, types, and cells of bone tissue, as well as their functions and importance in supporting and protecting the body.
