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bone-forming cells involved in the process of ossification
osteoblasts
mature bone cells found interspersed in the lacunae of the matrix
osteocytes
bone-destroying cells involved in breaking down bone to release calcium; the cells respond to PTH
osteoclasts
hormone involved in prompting osteoclasts to remove calcium from bones
PTH (parathyroid hormones)
bone cells that form bone over the articular cartilage during bone growth
osteoblasts
hormones that causes osteoblasts to deposit calcium levels
calcitonin
hormone that respond to low blood calcium levels
PTH
hormones that responds to high blood calcium levels
calcitonin
hormone responsible for giantism and acromegaly
growth hormone
hormone responsible for making bones stronger
calcitonin
incomplete bone break, one side breaks and other bends (children)
greenstick
crushed bone; common with osteoporosis
compression
bone portion is pressed inward (such as a skull fracture)
depressed
twisting force creates a ragged break (such as a sports injury)
spiral
bone is broken in 3 or more places (ostoporosis)
comminuted
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ID
105188
Card Set
hormones/fractures
Description
hormones
Updated
2011-09-29T16:06:01Z
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