Resorption vs. Reabsorption Flashcards

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What is the definition of resorption?

  • Transfer from the blood stream back into the bone
  • Transfer from a site to the blood stream (except intestine) (correct)
  • Breaking down bone (resorption, parathyroid hormone)
  • Building bone (reabsorption, calcitonin)

What is the definition of reabsorption?

  • Building bone (reabsorption, calcitonin)
  • Transfer from the blood stream back into the bone (correct)
  • Transfer from a site to the blood stream (except intestine)
  • Breaking down bone (resorption, parathyroid hormone)

What are osteoclasts responsible for?

Breaking down bone

What are osteoblasts responsible for?

<p>Building bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Resorption vs. Reabsorption

  • Resorption involves the transfer of substances from a site directly into the bloodstream, excluding the intestine.
  • Reabsorption refers to the transfer of substances from the bloodstream back into the bone.

Key Cell Types

  • Osteoclasts are specialized cells responsible for breaking down bone tissue through the process known as resorption, regulated by parathyroid hormone.
  • Osteoblasts are cells that aid in bone formation, contributing to reabsorption, and are influenced by hormones such as calcitonin.

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