6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Matrix
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- Multiple ChoiceWhen Ca2+ concentration in the blood becomes lower than normal, __________.1386views1rank1comments
- Multiple ChoiceThe exceptional hardness of bones is largely due to the presence of __________.1028views
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At her annual checkup, the doctor tells Pilar that she should add leafy greens like spinach and collard greens to her diet to help keep her bones strong. What vitamin or mineral in the vegetables would contribute to bone strength?
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If the hydroxyapatites were replaced with more typical gel-like extracellular matrix, how would you expect the bones to be affected?
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Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
a. The primary mineral in the inorganic matrix is hydroxyapatite.
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Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
b. The inorganic matrix of bone is solely responsible for the strength of bone tissue.
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Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
c. Collagen fibers are one of the predominant parts of the inorganic matrix.
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Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
d. The collagen fibers of bone help it to resist torsion and tension.
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