Q57 Osteocytes are bone cells. Collagen fibers and calcium salts are found in abundancebetween and among the osteocytes. The collagen and calcium salts are ...a) components of the plasma membrane of osteocytes.O b) extensions of the endoplasmic reticulum.c) part of the extracellular matrix secreted by osteocytes.O d) components of the cytoskeleton of osteocytes.e) deposited by the circulatory system and are not associated with theosteocytes.

Earlier osteoblasts that have become entrenched in the bone are known as osteocytes. Osteocytes are…

Osteocytes are bone cells. Collagen fibers and calcium salts are found in abundance between and among the osteocytes. The collagen and calcium salts are .. a) components of the plasma membrane of osteocytes. b) extensions of the endoplasmic reticulum. c) part of the extracellular matrix secreted by osteocytes. d) components of the cytoskeleton of osteocytes. e) deposited by the circulatory system and are not associated with the osteocytes.

Osteocytes are bone cells. Collagen fibers and calcium salts are found in abundance between and among the osteocytes. The collagen and calcium salts are .. a) components of the plasma membrane of osteocytes. b) extensions of the endoplasmic reticulum. c) part of the extracellular matrix secreted by osteocytes. d) components of the cytoskeleton of osteocytes. e) deposited by the circulatory system and are not associated with the osteocytes.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter5: The Skeletal System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2CT: If bleached human bones found lying in the desert were carefully examined, would osteons be present?...

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