Chapter 6 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Skeletal system functions
A
Support
Protection
Assistance in movement
Mineral homeostasis
Blood cell production
Triglyceride storage
2
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Bone resorption
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The removal of minerals and collagen fibers by osteoclasts
3
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Bone deposition
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The addition of minerals and collagen fibers by osteoblasts
4
Q
Calcium homeostasis
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Function of nerve and muscle cells
Required for blood clotting
Required as a cofactor for many enzymes
5
Q
Parathyroid hormone
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Increases blood calcium levels
Stimulates kidneys to reabsorb Ca2+
Stimulates formation of calcitrol - promotes the absorption of calcium from GI tract
6
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Calcitonin
A
Decreases blood calcium levels
Released from para follicular cells in the thyroid
Increases activity of osteoblasts
Increase of movement of calcium into bones
