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Osteoblasts Process

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Osteoblasts are involved in the growth and development of bones, more precisely in the process of ossification. This is the hardening of the bones, a gradual process that occurs as the body approaches full maturity at 20 years of age. In the process of ossification, osteoblasts absorb calcium from the blood and lay it down as small plates in the cartilage. This begins in the primary centre (mid-shaft) of long bone. Calcium is laid down in both directions forming the shaft or diaphysis, which causes the bones to

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