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Histology

LaurenH93 A&P1 English 10 cards

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1Extracellular Matrix15% Water
30% Collagen Fibers
55% Calcium Phosphate
2Collagen FibersMost abundant protein
*Strong and Flexible
3Osteogenic CellsUndergo Cell Division
*Resulting cells differentiate into Osteoblasts
4OsteoblastsBone-Building Cells
*Mature into Osteocytes
5OsteocytesMature bone cells
*Exchange nutrients and wastes with blood
6OsteoclastsReleases enzymes that digest mineral components of bone matrix
*Regulates blood calcium
7Compact BoneWeight-Bearing
8Spongy BoneHolds Red Bone Marrow
*Trabeculae support and protect RBM
*Blood cell production
9Wolf's LawThe bone remodels according to the forces applied (Spongy Bone)
10Bones surrounded by Compact BoneShort, Flat, Irregular
*Carpals
*Ribs
*Vertebrae
(Spongy Bone inside)

Description: A&P1 (Exam 2) Flashcards on Histology , created by LaurenH93 on 27/03/2015.
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