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Are bone cells called osteocytes.?
Yes, bones cells are also called osteocytes.
Bone cells are also called osteocytes.?
false
Is this statement true or false bone cells are also called?
True
How is a bone similar to other living tissues?
Bone is not just similar to living tissue; it actually is living. It is classified as a connective tissue. The living cells in bone are called osteocytes. The osteocytes are surrounded by a hard matrix of calcium and phosphate called hydroxyapatite.
What is the tigh bone called?
Another name for the tigh bone is called the femur
How does the skeleton function in cell production?
It is a major contributor of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. It also has cells in the bone itself that make and break down bone called osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
What are the differences between common bone issues and simple?
There really is not a term called common bone tissue. Bone tissue and blood (also a tissue) are called simple because they have so few other elements than their cells.
What is a spongy bone called?
A spongy bone is also called a cancellous bone or trabecular bone..
What are blood cells involved in clotting?
Platelets are involved in blood clotting. They are also called thrombocytes and come from the bone marrow.
What is osteomyeloma?
Myeloma is a type of cancer. It occurs when the plasma cells (type of white blood cells) become malignant or cancerous. Plasma cells are also called B Lymphocytes and they are responsible for producing antibodies. Like all blood cells, plasma cells are produced in the bone marrow and myeloma occurs mainly in the bone marrow of large bones. Eventually the myeloma cells break out and invade the bone causing 'osteomyeloma' - osteo=bone. Myeloma cells also spread to other organs and parts of the body leading to 'multiple myeloma'
The bone that is also called a spinal cord?
the bone that is also called the spinal cord
What is the hip bone and the collar bone called?
The hip bone is called the pelvis and the collar bone is called the clavicle.
