Bone Cells and Hormones

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What hormone activates osteoclasts?

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Parathyroid hormone.

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What are the stem cells of bone found in the periosteum and endosteum?

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Osteoprogenitor cells.

Front

Which hormone activates osteoblasts to store excess calcium in bone matrix when blood calcium levels are high?

Back

Calcitonin.

Front

What hormone activates hematopoiesis in response to blood loss?

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Erythropoietin.

Front

What are mature bone cells that perform daily functions for bone tissue?

Back

Osteocytes.

Front

What is the primary function of osteoclasts?

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To break down bone tissue.

Front

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone health?

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To build and mineralize bone.

Front

How does parathyroid hormone affect blood calcium levels?

Back

It increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity.

Front

What is the function of calcitonin in calcium homeostasis?

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It lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity.

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Where are osteoprogenitor cells located?

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In the periosteum and endosteum.