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What is a bioceramic?
A bioceramic is any of a group of ceramic materials, with a similar composition to the minerals of bone, and used in bone implants.
What are the advantages of having coral reefs?
Coral reefs: 1. Increase aquatic biodiversity 2. Act as a habitat for aquatic organisms 3. Are used in bone replacements
Where can I find replacements for Crown Staffordshire fine bone china bird coasters?
I have 8 of these coasters in perfect condition.
What materials was the flute constructed when it was first used or introduced?
Many years ago the flute origonated and was made of bone or wood!
What materials are most easily fossilized?
bone
What materials are removed from a bone when it is soaked in a hydrochloric acid solution?
hmm
What two materials that may form a vertebrate skeleton?
bone and cartilage
What ar chicken bones made out of?
Bone is made up of a matrix organic and inorganic materials, that harden to trap cells. The inorganic part (bone mineral) is called hydroxyapatite. The organic part contains collagens that are exported to form Fibrils and include other materials such as:- glycosaminoglycans, osteocalcin, osteonectin, bone sialo protein, osteopontin with a cell attachment factor. Calcium is used to help strengthen bones and the reformation of broken bones.
What is the function of the organic material in bone?
The organic material in bone, primarily collagen, provides flexibility and tensile strength, allowing bones to bend without breaking. It also helps in the repair and remodeling of bone tissue.
What tools were made from buffalo bones?
Buffalo bones were commonly used by Native American tribes to make various tools. This included bone awls for sewing and perforating materials, bone scrapers for removing flesh from hides, bone needles for sewing, bone hammers for pounding, and bone knives for cutting and butchering. The bones were durable and versatile, allowing them to be shaped and sharpened for these purposes.
Why are joint replacements and prosthetics not examples of regenerative medicine?
Because they are not produced by actual regeneration of human or animal tissue, but by manufacture using substitute materials.
Titanium is often used to make hip replacements because it is nontoxic and what?
it is strong :)
