MS Cells

Question 1

What is osteocytes (cells)

Answer 1

Mature bone cells located in lacunae with small channels, canaliculi, that interconnect the lacunae, act as route for nutrient and waste diffusion

Question 2

What is osteoblasts (cells)

Answer 2

Immature bone cells that release organic components of matrix and able to form osteocytes

Question 3

What is osteoclasts (cells)

Answer 3

Dissolve bone matrix and release minerals

Question 4

What is osteoprojenitorcells (cells)

Answer 4

Stem cells that can give rise to osteoblasts and other cell types

Question 5

What is mesenchymal stem cells (cells)

Answer 5

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent adult stem cells found in bone marrow and other tissues. They can differentiate into bone, cartilage, fat, and other connective tissues