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What is the structural and functional unit of human bone tissue?
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∙ 16y ago
The skeletal system is all the bones and joints. It serves as the frame for the body, and it gives an anchor point for muscles, which indirectly allows movement of body parts. In the center of some bones, there is bone marrow, or the production area of cells.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoOsteoblasts build the bone. Osteoclasts disolve the bone. Osteocytes direct the traffic.
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What is the structural and functional unit of human bone tissue and what are its components?
cartilage.......
What kind of tissue bone?
Bone cells are called osteocytes, and the matrix of the bone is made of calcium salts and collagen. Bone tissue is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body.
Which kinds of tissues make up bones?
Osseous tissue, or bone tissue is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body. Osseous tissue forms the rigid part of the bone organs
What is cancellous tissue?
Cancellous bone makes up about 20 percent of the human skeleton, providing structural support and flexibility without the weight of compact bone. It is found in most areas of bone that are not subject to great mechanical stress
What is the functional unit of bone?
The osteon is the structural unit of compact bone. Haversian system is a microscopic, structural unit of compact bone also called the osteon. The osteons are arranged in multiple layers or rings called concentric lamella.
What is the most common structural joint that occurs in the human skeleton?
The most structural joint that occurs in the human skeleton is hyoid bone
What is the hardest tissue of the human skull?
The bone.
What tissue are human ribs made of?
bone
Bone is what kind of tissue?
Bone cells are called osteocytes, and the matrix of the bone is made of calcium salts and collagen. Bone tissue is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body.
What is the fastest growing tissue in the human body?
Bone marrow is the fastest growing tissue in the human body.
What is one important difference between a single bone and the bone tissue in a human femur bone?
A bone cell is a living cell, but bone tissue includes a non-living matrix
What important difference between single bone cell and the bone tissue in a human femur bone?
A bone cell is a living cell, but bone tissue includes a non-living matrix
