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What 2 components does the bone consist of?
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Organic and Inorganic
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How much do the organic components of bone contribute to its bone mass?
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1/3
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What do the organic components consis of and what is its function?
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Cells, collagen fibers, ground substance; provdes some flexibility to bone.
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What do the inorganic components consist of and what is its fuction?
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calcium compounds, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, sulfate, and fluoride; provides bone with its compressional strength
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