Bone Remodeling

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What vitamin is needed by bone for calcium storage?

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Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and storage in bones.

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Which layer of bone is responsible for blood cell formation?

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Red Marrow is the layer of bone responsible for the formation of blood cells.

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What occurs during the hard callus formation stage of bone healing?

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During this stage, osteoblast cells create new bone, forming a hard callus.

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What is the major inorganic constituent of bone?

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Calcium phosphate is the major inorganic component of bone.

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What happens during the initial stage of bone healing?

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In the initial stage, the bone is fractured and a hematoma forms.

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What role do osteoblasts play in bone remodeling?

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Osteoblasts are responsible for the formation of new bone tissue.

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What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

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Osteoclasts break down old bone tissue, allowing for the remodeling process.

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What is the significance of collagen in bone structure?

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Collagen provides tensile strength and flexibility to the bone matrix.

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How does vitamin C contribute to bone health?

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Vitamin C is important for collagen synthesis, which is crucial for bone strength.

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What is the process of bone healing after a fracture?

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Bone healing involves stages: hematoma formation, soft callus formation, hard callus formation, and remodeling.