Bone Cells

Question 1

Osteoprogenitor Cells are the

Answer 1

Precursors to Osteoblasts

Question 2

When do Osteoprogenitor Cells differentiate?

Answer 2

When they are under influence of growth factors

Question 3

What is the function of Osteoblasts?

Answer 3

They synthesize collagen and proteins (Osteocalcin + Osteopontin)

Question 4

Osteoblasts produce the enzyme alkaline phosphatase which functions to

Answer 4

Form hydroxyapatite

Question 5

What mature into osteocytes?

Answer 5

Osteoblasts

Question 6

Osteocytes occupy

Answer 6

Lucunae

Question 7

Osteoclasts are derived from

Answer 7

Monocytes

Question 8

Osteoclasts are responsible for

Answer 8

Bone reabsorption

Question 9

Osteoclasts break bone via the enzyme

Answer 9

Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase