MCAT Biology › Bone
Which of the following cell types would be inhibited in the event of hypercalcemia?
Which of the following cell types would be inhibited in the event of hypercalcemia?
Which of the following would increase blood calcium concentration?
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Osteocytes exchange nutrients through which structures in bone tissue?
Osteocytes exchange nutrients through which structures in bone tissue?
Which of the following would increase blood calcium concentration?
Rickets is a condition typically found in immature mammals. The disease is characterized by a telltale "bowing" curvature to bones when pressure is placed upon them. Which of the following deficiencies in bone would result in rickets-like symptoms?
Slightly soluble calcium salts, such as calcium hydrogen phosphate, are found in the matrices of bone. What do these salts primarily contribute to the functions of the skeletal system?