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What steroid helps maintain bone density in both sexes?
What other hormone stops bone loss Which aids in bone loss |
Estrogen
inhibits bone resorption Calcitonin parathyroid hormone |
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What drugs increase bone density by inducing apoptosis of osteoclasts
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bisphosphonate drugs
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What is the predominant structural protein of bone?
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collagen type 1
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Hydroxyapatite is formed from
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ground, collagen, mineralized calcium phosphate
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Which protein is responsible for differntiating mesenchymal cells into osteoblasts?
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Bone Morphogenic protein
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What is the source of pain from a bone fracture
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periosteal nerve
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Which sites are used for biopsy and transplant of bone marrow?
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Sternum
Iliac crest |
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Describe the layers of the periosteum
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Outer fibrous layer - dense CT
inner cellular layer - osteoprogenitor cells |
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these are fibers found at the site of tendon inserting into bone
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Sharpeys fibers
run thru the periosteum and are continuous with the collagen fibers fo the bone tissue |
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What special stain turns calcified cartillage light blue and bone dark blue
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Mallary-Azan
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