How does the structure of an osteon contribute to the overall strength and health of bone?

Q: A race between two runners is often used as an analogy to describe the mechanism of endochondral…

A: Ossification is the process of formation of new layer of bone material which is carried out by…

Q: What space within bone does an osteocytes occupy?

A: BoneBone is a connective tissue that exhibits four types of cells: osteoblasts, bone lining cells,…

Q: What occurs in bone formation step in the bone remodelling cycle?

A: 1= ACTIVATION 2= RESORPTION 3=REVERSAL

Q: What happens in the resting step of the bone remodelling cycle?

A: Bone is metabolically always active and it undergoes remodeling throughout our life.  Bone…

Q: What changes occur in the organic part of bone extracellular matrixwith aging?

A: Bones are referred to as tissues present in the body of an organism that is hard and rigid and is…

Q: In bone decalcification, what is the foremost and very critical step?

A: Decalcification of bones occurs when calcium ions are removed, and it may be used as a histology…

Q: Cells in the outer lamella of an osteon receive nutrients: a) by diffusion through the…

A: In a compact bone the fundamental functional unit that consists of the system through which blood…

Q: What are the three types of cartilage? Which type is moreclosely associated with bone?

A: A durable and smooth elastic fiber is cartilage, a rubber-like lining covering and protects long…

Q: What do osteogenic cells form?

A: Osteogenic cells:                  The bone cells that divide, differentiate and develops into…

Q: What is the longest bone in human?

A: There are 206 bones present in an adult human.  These bones vary in shape and size depending upon…

Q: What is the purpose of the spongy bone tissue?

A: Bones provide the protective and supporting framework for the tissues and organs of the body. It is…

Q: How do bone resorption and bone deposition different?

A: Bone is a part of skeletal tissue which is a type of dense connective tissue. It provides structural…

Q: When describing endochondral ossification, some say “bone chases cartilage.” What does that mean?

A: During the gestation period, the fetus grows and develops all its organ systems through various…

Q: Mrs Franklin is a 70 year old lady who was suffering from kyphosis (hunchback). While working on her…

A: Bone is a living tissue that belongs to the skeletal system, and ossification refers to the process…

Q: Which are the three types of bone cells involved in bone formation and breakdown?

A: A group of cells having a similar structure and function is called tissue. The tissues are mainly of…

Q: What are the organic and inorganic components of the bone matrix?

A: Bone is a rigid connective tissue that makes the skeletal system of the body. It plays an important…

Q: How does a decrease in osteoblast activity and a decrease in adding minerals to bone lead to weaker…

A: Bones are the structural unit of the skeletal system of the body. The bones are made up of the…

Q: How does the structure of a bone make it strong yet lightweight?

A: Bones are one of the skeletal system components, and it serves several functions such as providing…

Q: How and why does running help prevent osteoporosis in the elderly. Does it benefit all bones in the…

A: Gerontology It focuses on ageing process, age related health conditions, physical and psychological…

Q: During intramembranous ossification, which type of tissue is replaced by bone?

A: A tissue is a gathering of cells, in closeness, coordinated to perform at least one explicit…

Q: What is responsible for bone resorption ?

A: Osteoclasts are bone cells which are large and release acids and lysosomal enzymes which dissolve…

Q: What are osteoblasts involved in?

A: Osteoblast are specialised Mesenchymal cell that synthesise Bone Matrix and co-ordinate the…

Q: How does the interaction between bone cells, such as osteoblasts and osteoclasts, contribute to the…

A: The maintenance of skeletal integrity is a continuous, dynamic process known as bone remodeling,…

Q: How would a bone’s strength be affected if the ratio of collagen to calcium increased?

A: Almost 95% of the matrix proteins of the bone is made by type I collagen.The collagen is responsible…

Q: An epiphyseal line in a long bone indicates (a) a fracture, (b) that it can grow in length, (c) that…

A: Long bone can be defined as the type of bone that is hard and dense. It provides structure,…

Q: How does an examination of bone ossification provide an -indication of age?

A: Bone ossification can be defined as the type of process in the body in which new bones are formed…

Q: How does spongy bone obtain nutrients?

A: The skeleton system is one of the vital systems of a body. It is a system of bones where bones are…

Q: How do bone resorption and bone deposition differ?

A: Bones are the rigid connective tissue that protects the internal organs, adds shape and structure to…

Q: Why is bone resorption important?

A: Reabsorption of calcium and phosphorus from the bone with the help of osteoclasts is known as…

Q: Define the role of osteoblast ?

A: BASIC INFORMATION BONE  It is a hard or rigid tissue that forms the basic structure of the body. It…

Q: What occurs in bone remodelling in fracture healing?

A: Bone is referred to as a rigid tissue in the body of vertebrates and it is principally responsible…