answersLogoWhite

0

osteoporosis

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is caused when more bone cells are destroyed than are made?

osteoporosis


Where are red blood cells made and destroyed?

Red blood cells are primarily produced in the bone marrow, specifically in the spongy tissue called red bone marrow. Red blood cells are destroyed, or broken down, primarily in the spleen and liver.


When more bone cells are destroyed than made is called?

When more bone cells are destroyed than made, it is called bone degeneration. This can cause things like brittle bone disease and osteoporosis. Your doctor should monitor you closely as you are more prone to broken bones in this state.


Where is the old red blood cells destroyed?

Red blood cells have a life span of about 120 days. They are formed in the bone marrow and destroyed by the reticuloendothelial cells present in spleen, liver, lymph nodes, brain, the heart or even in the muscles. Spleen is the major site of their destruction.


Are bone cells made inside your bone?

yes, i think. how can it be call bone cells if its outside the bone??


Where in the body are blood cells made?

The are made in the bone marrow


Where is the blood cells are made?

Blood cells are made in bone marrow.


Where are cells made?

They are made in the bone marrow!


Name two places blood cells are made?

Blood cells are made in the bone marrow, which is located in the center of bones such as the hip, spine, and ribs. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are produced in the bone marrow. Additionally, during fetal development, blood cells are also made in the liver.


Where is bone marrow and what does it do?

Bone marrow is found in the long bones of the body and also in the pelvic bones. The long bones are the femur, which is the thigh bone and the humerus which is the upper arm bone. the pelvic bones are the hip bones. The center if these bones contain the marrow and this is where the red blood cells are made. Red blood cells transport oxygen around the body to all other cells. Red blood cells live for 120 days. They are destroyed in the spleen.


How are cells made up in the bone?

The bone marrow creates them.


Are white blood cells made on bone marrow?

They're made in the red bone marrow which is located at the ends or epiphysis of the bone. Red blood cells and platelets are also made in red bone marrow.