Match the term with its description.
A. Cortical bone
B. Osteocyte
C. Osteoblast
D. Hydroxyapatite
E. Osteoclast
A. The outer dense shell of bone that makes up most skeletal mass
B. Biochemically active bone cells that are the most numerous and that increase in number when bone becomes more dense
C. The bone-building cells that produce collagen and add minerals
D. A compound composed of calcium and phosphate that is deposited into the bone protein matrix to give it strength and rigidity
E. The surface bone cells that dissolve bone, releasing calcium and phosphorus to the bloodstream
You might also like to view...
What intervention would most likely help to improve intake for a hospitalized patient at mealtime??
A) ?Suggest foods that require little effort to eat. B) ?Turn down the lights in the room. C) ?Place the patient's bed in the highest position. D) ?Select all foods for the patient from his menu.
Some genetically modified plants better resist insects and other pests that have historically lowered crop yield than plants that have not been genetically modified
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sulfur-containing vegetables include which of the following?
1.broccoli and cabbage 2.zucchini and squash 3.onions and garlic 4.carrots and peas
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are precursors needed to produce which type of biological compounds?
A. enzymes B. eicosanoids C. cholesterols D. carbohydrates