Bone Cells

Question 1

Osteoprogenitor Cells

Answer 1

Stem cells from mesenchyme, found in endosteum and periosteum, produce either another stem cell or an osteoblast

Question 2

Osteoblast

Answer 2

Forms bone matrix, “builds bone,” differentiates into osteocytes

Question 3

Osteocytes

Answer 3

Maintain the bone matrix and communicate with osteoblasts which deposit further bone matrix

Question 4

Osteoclasts

Answer 4

Large, multinuclear cells that dissolve bone.

Question 5

What and what have opposite effects on bone density and serum calcium?

Answer 5

Osteoclasts and osteoblasts

Question 6

Epiphysis

Answer 6

An expanded, knobby region at the end of a long bone

Question 7

Diaphysis

Answer 7

Shaft of a long bone

Question 8

Metaphysis

Answer 8

portion between the diaphysis and epiphysis