Chapter 21, Problem 8RQ

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of zones in the epiphyseal plate? proliferation, reserved, maturation, calcification maturation, proliferation, reserved, calcification calcification, maturation, proliferation, reserved calcification, reserved, proliferation, maturation

If the articular cartilage at the end of one of your long bones were to degenerate, what symptoms do you think you would experience? Why?

Why are osteocytes spread out in bone tissue? They develop from mesenchymal cells. They are surrounded by osteoid. They travel through the capillaries. Formation of osteoid spreads out the osteoblasts that fanned the ossification centers.

Watch this animation (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/hipreplace) to observe hip replacement surgery (total hip arthroplasty), which can be used to alleviate the pain and loss of joint mobility associated with osteoarthritis of the hip joint. What is the most common cause of hip disability?

If you were a dietician who had a young female patient with a family history of osteoporosis, what foods would you suggest she include in her diet? Why?

Describe the two types of cartilaginous joints and give examples of each.

The cells responsible for bone resorption are ___________ . osteoclasts osteoblasts fibroblasts osteocytes