Describe the stimulus for bone resorption and how resorption is carried out at the cellular and chemical levels
What will be an ideal response?
When blood calcium is low, resorption is stimulated. Lysosymes of osteoclasts degrade osteoid by secreting digestive enzymes; hydrocholoric acid dissolves the inorganic matrix.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Your BMR is usually above your TMR. 2. To maintain your weight, your caloric intake should equal your BMR. 3. To lose weight, reduce your caloric intake to below your TMR. 4. The skin is involved in a positive feedback loop for thermoregulation. 5. The body can regulate its heat by controlling the amount of blood near the surface of the skin.
Which is the primary absorptive organ of the digestive system?
a. salivary glands. b. oral cavity. c. stomach. d. small intestine. e. colon.
Which cells are responsible for detecting strain in bone and stimulating osteoblasts activity?
A. Resorption cells B. B cells C. Osteogenic cells D. Osteoclasts E. Osteocytes
Which of the following does NOT aid in the stabilization of a synovial joint?
A. Ligaments B. Bursa C. Joint capsule D. Tendons