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What are isogenous aggregates formed from in cartilage?
What are isogenous aggregates formed from in cartilage?
- Causes of cartilage calcification
- Blood vessels surrounding cartilage
- A single chondroblast's mitotic divisions (correct)
- Multiple types of chondrocytes
What is the primary factor that promotes the growth of hyaline cartilage?
What is the primary factor that promotes the growth of hyaline cartilage?
- Direct interaction with nearby bone
- Osteocalcin production
- Cytokine stimulation
- Growth hormone secretion (correct)
What role does the perichondrium play in relation to cartilage?
What role does the perichondrium play in relation to cartilage?
- It supplies new chondrocytes and offers mechanical support. (correct)
- It provides electrical stimulation to cartilage cells.
- It facilitates metabolic waste removal.
- It serves primarily as a protective layer only.
What is a common consequence of aging in hyaline cartilage?
What is a common consequence of aging in hyaline cartilage?
Which tumor type results from cartilage cells producing normal matrix components?
Which tumor type results from cartilage cells producing normal matrix components?
What type of collagen is most prevalent in hyaline cartilage?
What type of collagen is most prevalent in hyaline cartilage?
What is the role of chondronectin in cartilage?
What is the role of chondronectin in cartilage?
What is the main component that gives the cartilage matrix its basophilic quality?
What is the main component that gives the cartilage matrix its basophilic quality?
How do chondrocytes' shapes vary in different regions of cartilage?
How do chondrocytes' shapes vary in different regions of cartilage?
What metabolic process do chondrocytes primarily rely on due to the avascular nature of cartilage?
What metabolic process do chondrocytes primarily rely on due to the avascular nature of cartilage?
What effect does routine histologic preparation have on chondrocytes?
What effect does routine histologic preparation have on chondrocytes?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the territorial matrix around each chondrocyte?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the territorial matrix around each chondrocyte?
What component of the cartilage matrix can bind noncovalently to link proteins?
What component of the cartilage matrix can bind noncovalently to link proteins?
What occurs in osteoporosis related to bone structure?
What occurs in osteoporosis related to bone structure?
How does the composition of a long bone differ in its sections?
How does the composition of a long bone differ in its sections?
Which method is commonly used to test bone mineral density (BMD)?
Which method is commonly used to test bone mineral density (BMD)?
What type of bone is typically found in cross section near the surface of a bone?
What type of bone is typically found in cross section near the surface of a bone?
What characterizes lamellar bone at the microscopic level?
What characterizes lamellar bone at the microscopic level?
What is a consequence of calcium loss from bones due to osteoporosis?
What is a consequence of calcium loss from bones due to osteoporosis?
Which cells are found within the endosteum?
Which cells are found within the endosteum?
What differentiates cancellous bone from compact bone in terms of structure?
What differentiates cancellous bone from compact bone in terms of structure?
What is the principal mechanism for increasing blood calcium levels?
What is the principal mechanism for increasing blood calcium levels?
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts?
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts?
What role does the periosteum play in bone repair?
What role does the periosteum play in bone repair?
Which structure in the body primarily serves as the calcium reservoir?
Which structure in the body primarily serves as the calcium reservoir?
What is the first phase in the bone fracture repair process?
What is the first phase in the bone fracture repair process?
Which type of joint allows little to no movement?
Which type of joint allows little to no movement?
What is the effect of calcitonin on bone health?
What is the effect of calcitonin on bone health?
What is primarily utilized in bone remodeling and repair?
What is primarily utilized in bone remodeling and repair?
What is the primary function of synarthroses in the skeletal system?
What is the primary function of synarthroses in the skeletal system?
Which type of synarthrosis involves bones linked to other bones and allows no movement?
Which type of synarthrosis involves bones linked to other bones and allows no movement?
What type of tissue primarily characterizes syndesmoses joints?
What type of tissue primarily characterizes syndesmoses joints?
Where in the body are symphyses commonly found?
Where in the body are symphyses commonly found?
Which component of the intervertebral discs functions as a shock absorber?
Which component of the intervertebral discs functions as a shock absorber?
What is the primary structural feature of the annulus fibrosus?
What is the primary structural feature of the annulus fibrosus?
What unique cells are found within the nucleus pulposus?
What unique cells are found within the nucleus pulposus?
Which statement about the intervertebral discs is incorrect?
Which statement about the intervertebral discs is incorrect?
Study Notes
Cartilage Structure and Function
- Hyaline cartilage matrix is primarily composed of type II collagen and proteoglycans bound to hyaluronan polymers.
- Proteoglycans contribute to the basophilic nature of the cartilage matrix, promoting water retention (60%-80% weight).
- Chondronectin, a multiadhesive glycoprotein, facilitates chondrocyte adherence to the extracellular matrix (ECM).
Chondrocyte Characteristics
- Chondrocytes are specialized cells responsible for synthesizing and maintaining the cartilage matrix.
- Appear irregularly shaped at the periphery but are rounder deeper within the cartilage, often in clusters (isogenous aggregates).
- Chondrocytes metabolize glucose through anaerobic glycolysis due to the avascular nature of cartilage.
Cartilage Aging and Medical Implications
- Hyaline cartilage is prone to calcification with age, particularly in costal cartilage.
- Growth hormone (somatotropin) and insulin-like growth factors stimulate chondrocyte activity and matrix synthesis.
- Cartilage can give rise to benign (chondroma) or malignant (chondrosarcoma) tumors.
Perichondrium Role
- The perichondrium is a dense connective tissue layer that provides mechanical support and contains progenitor cells for cartilage growth and repair.
Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis results from imbalanced bone turnover, where resorption exceeds formation, leading to calcium loss and reduced bone density.
- Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA scans) is used to assess bone mineral density (BMD).
Bone Types: Lamellar and Cancellous
- Lamellar bone features a structured matrix in sheets, while woven bone shows a random arrangement.
- Compact bone (80% of total bone mass) surrounds cancellous (trabecular) bone, which serves to support without excessive weight.
- Flat bones (e.g., calvaria) consist of two layers of compact bone with a central layer of cancellous bone known as diploë.
Bone Remodeling and Repair
- Bone is well-vascularized, enhancing its repair capacity after fractures through existing remodeling mechanisms.
- Repair involves fibrocartilage formation and a transition to woven bone.
Metabolic Functions of Bone
- The skeleton acts as a calcium reservoir (99% of body calcium), stabilizing blood calcium levels (9-10 mg/dL).
- Calcium mobilization occurs primarily in cancellous bone, regulated by complex interactions among bone cells.
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Homeostasis
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises low blood calcium levels by promoting osteoclast activity via osteoblast-secreted RANKL.
- Calcitonin, produced in the thyroid, decreases elevated blood calcium levels by directly inhibiting osteoclasts.
Joint Structure and Classification
- Joints are where neighboring bones connect, categorized by degrees of movement: synarthroses (limited/no movement) and diarthroses (freer movement).
- Synarthroses subtypes include synostoses (no movement), syndesmoses (dense connective tissue), and symphyses (fibrocartilage pads).
Intervertebral Discs
- Intervertebral discs are symphyses that cushion vertebrae and facilitate movement, composed of the annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus.
- The annulus fibrosus contains concentric layers of collagen-rich fibrocartilage, providing structural integrity against stress.
- The nucleus pulposus is a gel-like center that absorbs shock, containing a viscous matrix of hyaluronan and type II collagen fibers.
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This quiz explores the intricacies of histology preparations, focusing specifically on proteoglycans and their interactions with link proteins and hyaluronan. Test your knowledge on the structure and functions of these essential components in the extracellular matrix. Dive into the world of collagen and discover how these elements contribute to tissue morphology.
