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Which of the following is responsible for bone degradation and remodeling?
Which of the following is responsible for bone degradation and remodeling?
- Osteoblasts
- Osteocytes
- Osteoclasts (correct)
- Osteopetrosis
What is the composition of bone primarily made up of?
What is the composition of bone primarily made up of?
- Cells and proteins
- Inorganic substances
- Minerals
- Extracellular matrix (correct)
Which bone classification is characterized by spicules and trabeculae?
Which bone classification is characterized by spicules and trabeculae?
- Woven bone
- Cancellous bone (correct)
- Lamellar bone
- Cortical bone
What is the function of osteoblasts?
What is the function of osteoblasts?
What is the clinical term for an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation?
What is the clinical term for an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which cells are responsible for resorbing bone?
Which cells are responsible for resorbing bone?
What is the main component of the extracellular matrix in bone?
What is the main component of the extracellular matrix in bone?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the role of glycosaminoglycans in the extracellular matrix of bone?
What is the role of glycosaminoglycans in the extracellular matrix of bone?
What are the two major factors governing bone remodeling?
What are the two major factors governing bone remodeling?
What happens to bone when it is not subjected to weight-bearing or mechanical stress?
What happens to bone when it is not subjected to weight-bearing or mechanical stress?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing plasma calcium levels?
Which hormone is responsible for increasing plasma calcium levels?
What is the active form of vitamin D?
What is the active form of vitamin D?
What is the main factor determining peak bone mass?
What is the main factor determining peak bone mass?
What is the effect of intermittent PTH compared to continuous PTH?
What is the effect of intermittent PTH compared to continuous PTH?
What are the signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
What are the signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
What can cause chronic hypocalcemia?
What can cause chronic hypocalcemia?
Which substance inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption related to inorganic pyrophosphate?
Which substance inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption related to inorganic pyrophosphate?
What is the molecular mechanism of osteopetrosis?
What is the molecular mechanism of osteopetrosis?
Which drug is a monoclonal antibody that targets RANKL to prevent osteoclast maturation?
Which drug is a monoclonal antibody that targets RANKL to prevent osteoclast maturation?
What is the purpose of Teriparatide in the treatment of osteoporosis?
What is the purpose of Teriparatide in the treatment of osteoporosis?
What is the function of Carbonic Anhydrase in osteoclasts?
What is the function of Carbonic Anhydrase in osteoclasts?
During which phase of fracture healing does lamellar bone replace woven bone?
During which phase of fracture healing does lamellar bone replace woven bone?
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the Structures & Cells of bone section?
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the Structures & Cells of bone section?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Bone Tissue' in the book 'Tortora' (14th ed.)?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Bone Tissue' in the book 'Tortora' (14th ed.)?
Which hormone plays a role in calcium regulation?
Which hormone plays a role in calcium regulation?
What is the email address of Professor Harry Witchel?
What is the email address of Professor Harry Witchel?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Calcium' in the book 'Guyton & Hall' (13th ed.)?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Calcium' in the book 'Guyton & Hall' (13th ed.)?
What is a common cause of osteoporosis?
What is a common cause of osteoporosis?
Which cells are responsible for maintaining the bone?
Which cells are responsible for maintaining the bone?
What is the main inorganic component of bone?
What is the main inorganic component of bone?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone degradation?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone degradation?
Where do osteocytes live within the bone?
Where do osteocytes live within the bone?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which component of bone provides its tensile strength?
Which component of bone provides its tensile strength?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
What is the main role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the main role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Calcium' in the book 'Guyton & Hall' (13th ed.)?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Calcium' in the book 'Guyton & Hall' (13th ed.)?
What is the main factor determining peak bone mass?
What is the main factor determining peak bone mass?
What is a common cause of osteoporosis?
What is a common cause of osteoporosis?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
Which cells detect mechanical stress in bone?
Which cells detect mechanical stress in bone?
What happens to bone when it is not subjected to weight-bearing or mechanical stress?
What happens to bone when it is not subjected to weight-bearing or mechanical stress?
What are the two major factors governing bone remodeling?
What are the two major factors governing bone remodeling?
What is the function of bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis?
What is the function of bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis?
Which substance in the extracellular matrix of bone attracts water and provides squishiness and resistance to compression?
Which substance in the extracellular matrix of bone attracts water and provides squishiness and resistance to compression?
Which cells are responsible for releasing growth factors in the extracellular matrix of bone?
Which cells are responsible for releasing growth factors in the extracellular matrix of bone?
What is the process called when bone cells recognize bone stresses and stimulate the remodeling process?
What is the process called when bone cells recognize bone stresses and stimulate the remodeling process?
What is the main function of hydroxyapatite in the extracellular matrix of bone?
What is the main function of hydroxyapatite in the extracellular matrix of bone?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Bone Tissue' in the book 'Tortora' (14th ed.)?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Bone Tissue' in the book 'Tortora' (14th ed.)?
What is the main function of osteoblasts?
What is the main function of osteoblasts?
What is the difference between lamellar bone and woven bone?
What is the difference between lamellar bone and woven bone?
What are the three types of bone cells and their functions?
What are the three types of bone cells and their functions?
Which of the following is a function of inorganic phosphate in bone metabolism?
Which of the following is a function of inorganic phosphate in bone metabolism?
What is the effect of bisphosphonates like alendronate on osteoclasts?
What is the effect of bisphosphonates like alendronate on osteoclasts?
What happens to osteoclasts when inorganic phosphate interferes with bone turnover?
What happens to osteoclasts when inorganic phosphate interferes with bone turnover?
What is the main role of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the main role of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the effect of bisphosphonates on osteoblasts?
What is the effect of bisphosphonates on osteoblasts?
What is the role of inorganic phosphate in bone turnover?
What is the role of inorganic phosphate in bone turnover?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom/sign of acute hypocalcaemia?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom/sign of acute hypocalcaemia?
Which of the following is a symptom/sign of chronic hypocalcaemia?
Which of the following is a symptom/sign of chronic hypocalcaemia?
Which of the following is a symptom/sign of acute hypercalcaemia?
Which of the following is a symptom/sign of acute hypercalcaemia?
Name one function of the skeleton.
Name one function of the skeleton.
Name one organ that is affected by PTH.
Name one organ that is affected by PTH.
What is the cause of autosomal dominant osteopetrosis?
What is the cause of autosomal dominant osteopetrosis?
What is the primary molecule responsible for bone's compressive strength?
What is the primary molecule responsible for bone's compressive strength?
What is the main function of osteocytes in bone?
What is the main function of osteocytes in bone?
What is the main difference between intramembranous and endochondral bone formation?
What is the main difference between intramembranous and endochondral bone formation?
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the name of the depression formed around an osteoclast when it is degrading bone?
What is the name of the depression formed around an osteoclast when it is degrading bone?
What is the main role of glycosaminoglycans in bone?
What is the main role of glycosaminoglycans in bone?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the main factor determining peak bone mass?
What is the main factor determining peak bone mass?
What is the primary function of osteocytes?
What is the primary function of osteocytes?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Calcium' in the book 'Guyton & Hall' (13th ed.)?
What is the main focus of the chapter 'Calcium' in the book 'Guyton & Hall' (13th ed.)?
What are the signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
What are the signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
Which of the following is the main reason why bisphosphonates accumulate to a high concentration only in bones?
Which of the following is the main reason why bisphosphonates accumulate to a high concentration only in bones?
Why is the oral bioavailability of bisphosphonates low?
Why is the oral bioavailability of bisphosphonates low?
What is the main effect of Teriparatide on bone remodeling?
What is the main effect of Teriparatide on bone remodeling?
What is the net effect of intermittent PTH administration on bone remodeling?
What is the net effect of intermittent PTH administration on bone remodeling?
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone metabolism?
What is the main effect of bisphosphonate-based drugs on calcium ions?
What is the main effect of bisphosphonate-based drugs on calcium ions?
Which of the following pharmacological treatments for osteoporosis mimics pyrophosphate in bone and leads to osteoclast apoptosis or protein trafficking defects?
Which of the following pharmacological treatments for osteoporosis mimics pyrophosphate in bone and leads to osteoclast apoptosis or protein trafficking defects?
Which of the following drugs is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the RANK ligand and prevents activation and differentiation of osteoclasts?
Which of the following drugs is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the RANK ligand and prevents activation and differentiation of osteoclasts?
Why is the high percentage of inorganic material in bone unusual in a living system?
Why is the high percentage of inorganic material in bone unusual in a living system?
How do calcium phosphate crystals form where bone is needed?
How do calcium phosphate crystals form where bone is needed?
Why doesn't calcium phosphate fall out of solution in plasma?
Why doesn't calcium phosphate fall out of solution in plasma?
Why does hypocalcemia lead to convulsions and why are its effects on the ECG 'paradoxical'?
Why does hypocalcemia lead to convulsions and why are its effects on the ECG 'paradoxical'?
Study Notes
Bone Structure and Function
- Osteoclasts are responsible for bone degradation and remodeling.
- Bone is primarily composed of organic matrix (collagen) and inorganic components (hydroxyapatite).
- Spongy bone classification is characterized by spicules and trabeculae.
- Osteoblasts function in bone formation by synthesizing the bone matrix.
- An imbalance between bone resorption and formation is referred to as osteoporosis.
Bone Cells and Their Roles
- Osteoclasts resorb bone by breaking down the mineral matrix and collagen.
- Osteoblasts are essential for building bone and secreting bone matrix proteins.
- Osteocytes, derived from osteoblasts, maintain bone tissue and detect mechanical stress.
- Glycosaminoglycans in the extracellular matrix attract water, providing compressive resistance.
Bone Remodeling and Influencing Factors
- Two major factors governing bone remodeling are mechanical stress and hormonal signals.
- Lack of weight-bearing or mechanical stress leads to bone loss or atrophy.
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases plasma calcium levels.
- The active form of vitamin D is calcitriol.
Hormonal and Mechanical Influences
- Peak bone mass is influenced primarily by genetic factors and physical activity.
- Intermittent PTH promotes bone formation, while continuous PTH can lead to bone resorption.
- Hypercalcemia symptoms include confusion, muscle weakness, and kidney stones.
- Chronic hypocalcemia can be caused by vitamin D deficiency or hypoparathyroidism.
Pharmacological Treatments and Mechanisms
- Inorganic pyrophosphate inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.
- Osteopetrosis arises from impaired osteoclast function due to genetic mutations.
- RANKL-targeting monoclonal antibodies, such as denosumab, prevent osteoclast maturation.
- Teriparatide, a recombinant form of PTH, promotes bone formation in osteoporosis.
Fracture Healing and Bone Types
- During fracture healing, lamellar bone replaces woven bone in the remodeling phase.
- Lamellar bone exhibits a parallel arrangement of collagen fibers, while woven bone has a haphazard organization.
Bone Components and Extracellular Matrix
- Hydroxyapatite provides compressive strength to bone.
- Proteins in the extracellular matrix attract water and help with the compressive strength of bone.
- Growth factors released from bone cells aid in the regulation of remodeling.
Symptoms and Clinical Insights
- Acute hypocalcemia symptoms include muscle cramps and seizures, while chronic leads to dental issues and brittle nails.
- Differences between intramembranous (direct ossification) and endochondral (replacement of cartilage) bone formation exist in developmental pathways.
Additional Insights
- Osteoclasts create depressions called Howship's lacunae as they degrade bone.
- The high inorganic content of bone is unusual due to its structure providing rigidity and strength without compromising biological function.
- Calcium phosphate crystals necessary for bone formation are stable in blood due to regulatory proteins preventing precipitation. Hypocalcemia's neurological effects are linked to altered neuromuscular excitability and can lead to ECG anomalies.
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