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How is a bone similar to other living tissues?
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.
Are human bones considered living tissue?
No, human bones are not considered living tissue. While bones are made up of living cells, the majority of the bone structure is composed of non-living materials such as calcium and collagen. Once bone cells become trapped within the bone matrix, they lose their ability to function as living cells.
Where is DNA located in bone?
DNA is located in the nucleus of most cells of all living organisms. I said most cells because there is no nucleus in red blood cells and no DNA, but all living organisms have a DNA (or RNA) molecule. There are many different types of cells in skeletal bones. Some may have DNA and some may not.
Are cartilage and bone living tissues?
Yes, both cartilage and bone are living tissues. They contain cells, such as chondrocytes in cartilage and osteocytes in bone, that help maintain the structure and function of these tissues. Blood vessels also supply nutrients and oxygen to these tissues, allowing them to grow, repair, and remodel.
What are 3 characteristics of a living thing?
Bone marrow, living connective tissue, blood flow and blood cells. It's living and your blood cells would protect something that is dead.
Is bone living tissue?
Yes, bone is living tissue. Bone is made up of living and non-living components. There are living cells (collagen, etc.) and non-living minerals (calcium, etc). It has a blood supply and innervation. It is made up of cells that grow and die. Bone can get infected. Bone can heal and be repaired.
How is a bone similar to other living tissues?
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.
Are bones are living?
not really, bones are not living cells they are made of calcium mostly and are not living cells, although inside of the bones contain bone marrow, which are living cells
What is another name for the living cells of bone?
osteocyte
How do bones stay alive?
Cellular metabolism takes place in bone cells in the same way that it takes place in any other cells. The outer layer of the bone, composed of calcium phosphate, is a secretion, not composed of living cells, but living cells are in the interior section or marrow of the bone.
Are bone made of cell?
Yes they are. Anything from the body is made of cells including the bones. If you want to know what bone cells are called they are called Osteocytes! If you want to more about bone cells read any anatomy or histology books regarding skeletal system.
Is the bone matrix non living?
The matrix of the bone (calcified hydroxyapatite) is non-living; the living part of the bone are the cells (osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts) and the periosteum, a tough membrane that covers the bone and allows tendons and ligaments to attach to the bone.
Are human bones considered living tissue?
No, human bones are not considered living tissue. While bones are made up of living cells, the majority of the bone structure is composed of non-living materials such as calcium and collagen. Once bone cells become trapped within the bone matrix, they lose their ability to function as living cells.
What are the minerals deposited by living cells called?
Shell, bone, a reef.
Are bones dead?
No. But some parts of the bone are solid mineral and have living cells that monitor them. These solid parts are regularly replaced or reinforced by living cells (osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts) to maintain the strength of the bone.
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.
What are the living and nonliving components of bones?
the living components of a bone is the bone marrow and everything. the hard bone ain't living alright!!!!!!!!
