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    Image 10 compact bone tissue In an image, 10 compact bone tissues give support and structure to the body and permit movement. It also stores calcium and has blood-shaping cells. 2] It consists of osteons and Haversian system. The osteons has a canal which is encompassed by concentric rings of matrix. 1] There are four main types of tissues; epithelium, connective, nervous and muscle, inside of every tissue type, there are varieties present. In image 1, 2 and 3 are of epithelium tissues that…

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    different tissues that work together: bone, cartilage, dense connective tissue, epithelium, various blood forming tissues, adipose tissue and nerve tissue(coursehero). All individual bones are organs. Bones along with their cartilages make up the skeletal system. Bone makes up eighteen percent of the weight of a human body. There are two hundred six bones in the in the adult skeleton, more than half are found in both the hands and feet. The functions of a bone are support, protection,…

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    childhood or adolescence. The location of the tumor is usually near growth plates. As the child grows, the tumor typically will also grow. Once the child reaches its point of maturity and stops growing, in most cases, so will the tumor. The cause of this skeletal disease…

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    immensely for the state of one’s bone health. The root “osteo” actually means bone; moreover, Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bone is tremendously brittle, which can be preventable with the right precautions. Bones are the formation of the skeletal system in which helps with mobility and structure. Unfortunately, Osteoporosis can approach unannounced; furthermore, the disease remains unnoticed for months or years until a sudden fall or if incorrect movement is being placed causing a…

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    lungs. The bones make a structure that supports our body and holds and protects soft organs. Some examples are: the bones of the lower limbs provide support to the body trunk when we stand, and the rib cage supports the thoracic wall. 2. The skeletal system is a backup calcium storage area in case calcium blood levels dip too low. The minerals flow into the bloodstream a needed for distribution to all parts of the body. Mineralized bones store growth factors like insulin. Some minerals that…

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    The human body contains a bunch of different systems, and it has many divisions within the systems. Organs, tissues, bones, joints, and cartilage are just a few things that are the genetic makeup of the actually human skeletal system. The human skeletal system is very diverse but unique at the same time. Bones are responsible for playing a major role in how our body is made up and functions. A bone is a rigid organ in which it contains living and evolving tissue that has various particular…

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    Though it may not be all over at once, it can occur anywhere in the skeletal system. In people with osteoporosis, bone loss is faster than the bone growth. Bones become porous, brittle, and become a lot easier to break. Fractures are most common in the hip, wrist, and spine. Osteoporosis can be a major problem in women, and fractures…

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    The human skeleton system is a highly dynamic organ made up of a total of 213 bones in adults . It is formed by a mineralized connective tissue and comprises two mainly cellular types: osteoblast-lineage cells, and osteoclast-lineage cells. The skeletal system exerts fundamental functions in the body, such as supporting and providing mechanical protection to soft tissues; storing several minerals (mainly calcium and phosphate), and releasing them in the blood stream when required; harboring the…

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    The Skeletal system is very important to an organism. It’s made of the bones inside our body and the tissue that connects them. The function of the skeletal system is to provide support and protection for organs such as the brain, kidneys, and the heart. In addition, the bones with the help of muscle give the body structure for mobility. There’s various diseases that can affect the bones but osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases that affects people in America (Mayo Clinic:…

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    Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as “brittle bone disease”, is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by a lack of collagen in the bones that affect the body’s ability to make strong bones. Collagen is the major protein of the body’s connective tissue. In dominant Osteogenesis imperfecta, a person has either a lack of type 1 collagen or a poor quality of type 1 collagen, caused by a mutation in one of the…

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