Bone cells are not called osteocycles; the correct term for bone cells is "osteocytes." Osteocytes are mature bone cells that originate from osteoblasts and are responsible for maintaining bone tissue. They play a crucial role in the regulation of bone density and mineral content. Other types of bone cells include osteoblasts, which form new bone, and osteoclasts, which break down bone tissue.
Yes, bones cells are also called osteocytes.
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The statement is partially true. Osteocytes are a specific type of bone cell, but there are other types of bone cells as well, including osteoblasts (which build bone) and osteoclasts (which break down bone). Therefore, while osteocytes are bone cells, the term "bone cells" encompasses a broader category.
Another name for the tigh bone is called the femur
The tissue in the central canal of bone that consists chiefly of fat cells is called yellow bone marrow. Yellow bone marrow serves as a storage site for fats and can also convert into red bone marrow to produce red blood cells when needed.
It is a major contributor of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. It also has cells in the bone itself that make and break down bone called osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
In bone, there are osteoblasts (cells which build bone) and osteoclasts (cells which break down bone). In the bone marrow and spongy bone, there are hematopoietic cells (cells which make blood). Bone is a type of connective tissue that is made of specialized cells that all work together for a common function. Their cellular and extracellular matrix is what makes bone cells so unique.
There really is not a term called common bone tissue. Bone tissue and blood (also a tissue) are called simple because they have so few other elements than their cells.
A spongy bone is also called a cancellous bone or trabecular bone..
White blood cells (WBC) are produced in the bone marrow from hematopoietic stem cells. Red blood cells (RBC) are also primarily produced in the bone marrow through a process called erythropoiesis, which is stimulated by a hormone called erythropoietin, mostly produced in the kidneys.
Platelets are involved in blood clotting. They are also called thrombocytes and come from the bone marrow.