Bone Structure and Formation: A Comprehensive Overview, Quizzes of Physiology

Download Bone Structure and Formation: A Comprehensive Overview and more Quizzes Physiology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Organic Matter DEFINITION 1 1/3 of bone weight TERM 2 Glycosaminoglycans (GACs) DEFINITION 2 contain chondroitin sulfate give bone resiliance TERM 3 Inorganic Calcium and Phosphorus Salts DEFINITION 3 2/3 weight of bone 90% CaP Remainder are CaCO4 and MgPO4 TERM 4 Hydroxyapatite DEFINITION 4 Calcium phosphate found in crystalline structures hardness of bone TERM 5 Endochondral ossification DEFINITION 5 preexisting cartilage develops into bone TERM 6 Intrmembraneous ossifcation DEFINITION 6 bone develops from primitive connective tissue mostly flat bones (skull) TERM 7 Ectopic bone formation DEFINITION 7 PathologyConnective tissues that are not supposed to turn to bone become ossified TERM 8 Growth Hormone DEFINITION 8 Stimulates insulin like growth factors (IGF) to stimulate chondrocytes in the bone TERM 9 Resorption DEFINITION 9 Resorption - Reversal - Formation small fracture osteoclast clear out bone with fracture 50 microns osteoblast fill in the area with new bone TERM 10 Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) DEFINITION 10 increases the net release of calcium from bone (increases osteoclasts) higher serum calcium