Try to picture a whale with a long neck!
Peak bone mass occurs at ~30 years of age. Afterwards, bone loss starts to outpace bone deposition.
Osteopenia is an abnormal reduction in bone mass.
Bone mass should typically make up 20% of your total body weight.
increased bone mass
It is true that the fibrocartilage callus is the first repair mass to splint the broken bone. The bone will attempt to heal itself.
A healthy bone mass percentage is typically around 3-5% higher than the average for someone of the same age and gender. This can vary based on factors such as age, gender, and body composition. Maintaining a healthy bone mass percentage is important for overall bone strength and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Peak bone mass is typically reached in individuals in their late 20s to early 30s. After this age, bone resorption begins to outpace bone formation, leading to a gradual decrease in bone density. Factors such as genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle choices can influence the timing of peak bone mass attainment. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help preserve bone density as one ages.
Yes, blue whales are predators to plankton. Blue whales eat shrimp and tiny microorganisms (including plankton)while swallowing a mass of water.
osteoblasts secrete matrix; bone deposition
no
Hydroxyapatite makes up about 65-70% of the mass of bone. It is a mineral compound primarily composed of calcium and phosphate that provides bone with its strength and hardness.
yes. wolves have more muscle and bone density/mass than the strongest male humans