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Ch. 6 Bones and Bone Structure
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 6, Problema 2

Two-thirds of the weight of bone is accounted for by:
(a) Crystals of calcium phosphate
(b) Collagen fibers
(c) Osteocytes
(d) Calcium carbonate

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Understand that bone tissue is composed of both organic and inorganic components, which contribute to its strength and structure.
Recall that the inorganic portion of bone, which makes up about two-thirds of its weight, primarily consists of mineral crystals.
Identify the main mineral crystals in bone, which are primarily crystals of calcium phosphate in the form of hydroxyapatite.
Recognize that collagen fibers are the organic component providing flexibility, but they account for about one-third of bone weight, not two-thirds.
Conclude that the two-thirds of bone weight is mainly due to crystals of calcium phosphate, making option (a) the correct choice.

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