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What is the organic component of the matrix in developing or repairing bone?
The organic component of the bone matrix is primarily made up of collagen fibers, which provide flexibility and strength to the bone. Collagen is produced by bone cells called osteoblasts and helps in bone formation and repair processes.
The organic bone matrix is called the osteoid?
Yes, that's correct. Osteoid is the organic component of the bone matrix, primarily made up of collagen fibers and secreted by osteoblasts. It provides the framework for mineralization and the subsequent formation of bone tissue.
How much of my body is made of bone?
The human body is made up of about 15 percent bone.
What materials make up your bone?
Bones are made up of many different materials. The harden structure of the bone is made of primarily phosphorus and calcium. Collagen is also present giving bones their flexibility.
What are bone china housewares made out of?
Bone China housewares are made up of 3 main ingredients. They housewares are made up of fifty percent bone ash, twenty-five percent stone, and twenty-five percent clay. The stone and clay amounts can differ depending on where it was made.
What is the organic bone matrix called?
The organic bone matrix is called osteoid. It is made up of collagen fibers and proteoglycans, providing a framework for mineralization to occur, leading to bone formation.
In which layer is collagen found?
In the human body Collagen can be found everywhere although more that 90 percent of the collagen in the body is known as type I collagen (with four other types found in the rest of the body) and can be found in the skin, tendons, bone, organs and vascular tissue. This means that Collagen can be found in almost every layer of the body's make-up.
Does collagen make bone flexible?
Yes. Collagen is a mineral in your bone and marrow that makes your bones flexible yet strong enough to withstand a blow. :)The organic material in bone is collagen. This is a protein which forms long, flexible fibres in the matrix surrounding the bone cells. It is estimated that collagen makes up 25% of the total protein in the body.
Is tendon a protein?
Yes, tendon is primarily made up of collagen, which is a type of protein. Collagen provides strength and support to tendons, helping to connect muscle to bone and facilitate movement.
Is bone living tissue?
Yes, bone is living tissue. Bone is made up of living and non-living components. There are living cells (collagen, etc.) and non-living minerals (calcium, etc). It has a blood supply and innervation. It is made up of cells that grow and die. Bone can get infected. Bone can heal and be repaired.
What makes up one third of a living bone?
Living bone tissue is made up of three main components: collagen, mineral salts (primarily calcium and phosphate), and water. The collagen provides flexibility and support, the mineral salts give strength and hardness, and water helps maintain the bone's structure and facilitate metabolic processes within the bone cells.
What are the tissues involved in making up the bone?
Mostly collagen for flexibility and hydroxyapatite for strength
