Types Of Bone Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Bone forming cells
A
Osteoblasts
2
Q
A disease where closer a bones fail to calcify
A
Rockets
3
Q
Bone remold if is done by what cells
A
Osteoblasts and osteoclasts
4
Q
How do osteoblasts work
A
Lay down new matrix around them trapping themselves inside and then become osteocytes or osteoclasts
5
Q
How do bones become better for strength
A
Become thicker and form large projections
6
Q
Giant bone destroying cells
A
Osteoclasts
7
Q
Rickets cause what in weight bearing bones
A
Bowing
8
Q
What causes rickets
A
Lack of calcium or vitamin d
9
Q
Mature bone cells
A
Osteocytes
10
Q
How do osteoclasts work
A
Break down bone matrix and release calcium in response to PTH
11
Q
Bones soften
A
Rockets
