1
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role of osteoblasts?
A
formation of new bone
2
Q
role of osteoclasts?
A
breakdown/ resorption of bones
3
Q
which cells are a precursor for pre-osteoclasts?
A
myeloid progenitor cell
4
Q
which cells are a precursor for pre-osteoblasts?
A
mesenchymal progenitor cells
5
Q
which ligand regulates the osteoclast differentiation and activation?
A
RANK ligand
6
Q
what is the receptor for the RANK ligand?
A
RANK
7
Q
what is the role of vitamin D in forming and maintaining bone strength?
A
absorption of calcium
8
Q
name 4 organs which are involved in the hormonal regulation of calcium metabolism?
A
kidney, intestine, parathyroid glands, liver
MSK
flashcards
Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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1 - embryology of limbs44
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2 - Acute osteomyelitis43
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3 - Acute septic arthritis12
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4 - Tuberculosis and bone10
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5 - Dupuytrens disease11
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6 - Trigger finger8
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7 - De Quervain’s Tenovaginitis11
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8 - Ganglion10
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9 - Osteoarthritis at base of thumb8
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10 - Tendon injuries29
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11 - Ligament injuries13
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12 - Nerve palsies in limbs66
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13 - Intro to rheumatology (arthritis)4
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14 - Basic bone biology8
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15 - Paget's disease of bone10
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16 - Rickets and Osteomalacia6
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17 - Osteogenesis Imperfecta13
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18 - Osteoporosis36
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19 - Shoulder and elbow problems24
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20 - Osteoarthritis15
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21 - Juvenile idiopathic arthritis27
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22 - Science of Rheumatoid Arthritis32
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23 - Clinical Rheumatoid Arthritis46
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24 - Gout32
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25 - Pseudogout9
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26 - Polymyalgia rheumatica13
