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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.
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Why is bone considered connective tissue?
It is because bone has functional and developmental commonality with the class of connective tissues.Like other connective tissues:Bone provides structure and support;.Bone is derived from embryonic mesoderm;Bone contains substantial amounts of non-living, non-cellular tissue.
Why does bone not degrade?
it does degrade only slower then other tissues
Are cartilage and bone living tissues?
as long as it is inside a living organism then yes
What are the uses for the bones in the human body?
One use is that they use the bone marrow (tissues inside the bone) to donate to other people when needed. Like if someone needs a transplant, or has a bone type disease.
Which bone of the arm corresponds to the femur of the leg?
the "thigh" bone is the femur and the "bone of the arm" is the humorus. these bones are very similar to each other. they both have head of the humorus and head of the femur.
How is bone different to other living tissues?
Its cells are in the extra cellular secretion
Why is bone considered connective tissue?
It is because bone has functional and developmental commonality with the class of connective tissues.Like other connective tissues:Bone provides structure and support;.Bone is derived from embryonic mesoderm;Bone contains substantial amounts of non-living, non-cellular tissue.
What is a living organ made of bone cells connective tissues and minerals?
humerus
Why does bone not degrade?
it does degrade only slower then other tissues
Are cartilage and bone living tissues?
as long as it is inside a living organism then yes
What are tissues are found in the skin?
skin tissues, mussle tissues, organ tissues and bone tissues.
How is the bone and other tissues held together after a bunionectomy?
After this procedure, the bones and other tissues are held in place while they heal by compression dressings or a short cast.
Can bones get transferred?
Bone, like many other tissues, can be donated from living or deceased donors. Bones can also be repositioned in the body (auto transplanted) to replace sections damaged or removed.
How can you say that bones are living?
Bone is a tissue, it is living in a sense <doesn't have consciousness. There are small channells in the bone tissue that nourish it. A healthy bone grows, it supports and is involved in production of blood. Bones are made of cells, like all tissues, the cells have a metabolism.
How do muscles and bones function together to support each other?
With ligaments and tissues connected to the bone
How do muscles and bones function together and support each other?
With ligaments and tissues connected to the bone
What level of organization is the bone?
A bone is an organ. It is made up of multiple tissues working together.
