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roberto Romero
on Oct 22, 2024
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Which type of bone cell incorporates calcium and phosphate ions into bone tissue?
A) Osteochondral progenitor cell
B) Osteoblast
C) Osteocyte
D) Osteoclast
Osteoblast
A type of cell responsible for bone formation, playing a crucial role in bone growth and repair.
Calcium
A chemical element vital for bone formation, muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting in the body.
Phosphate Ions
Negatively charged ions made of a phosphorus atom surrounded by four oxygen atoms crucial in energy transfer and storage in biological organisms.
- Discern between the specific types of cells engaged in the processes of bone and cartilage creation, maintenance, and transformation.
- Comprehend the function of minerals in the physiology and pathology of bones.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern between the specific types of cells engaged in the processes of bone and cartilage creation, maintenance, and transformation.
- Comprehend the function of minerals in the physiology and pathology of bones.