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21 Cards in this Set
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Responsible for synthesizing proteins |
Osteoclast |
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Enzymes that form the hydroxyapalite |
Phosphatase |
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Are matured osteoblast that occupy the lacunae |
Osteocytes |
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Responsible for bone resorption |
Osteoclast |
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If osteoclast activity increases, calcium and phosphate are liberated into the bloodstream |
If osteoblast activity increases, calcium and phosphate from bloodstream goes to the bone. |
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Flow of calcium between bone and bloodstream under hormonal control |
Calcium homeostasid |
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Increases calcium and phosphate in blood |
Parathyroid Hormone |
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Decreases calcium and phosphate in blood |
Calcitonin |
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Increases calcium and phosphate in blood but not in parathyroid gland |
Calcitol (vit d) |
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Made up of connective tissues and also contains chrondocytes |
Cartilage |
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Creates collagen and elastin |
Chondrocytes |
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Three types of cartilages |
Hyaline Fibrous Elastic |
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A cartilage that provides rigidity and absorbs shock |
Fibrous Cartilage |
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Articular cartilage ehich is found in larynx, trachea, and joints |
Hyaline Cartilage |
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Found in the ear and epiglottis and provides shape and support |
Elastic Cartilage |
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Ligaments |
Connective tissue that connects bone to bone |
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Tendons |
Connectivr tissue that connects muscle to bone |
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Joint |
Point where two bones meet up |
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Synarthrosis |
Immovable joints where two bones are fused togethet |
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Amphiarthrosis |
Slightly movable joints. E.g vertebral joints |
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Diarthrosis |
Are movable joints and has 4 kinds |