Bone Growth

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Osteoblasts
Forms bone by secreting collagen.
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Osteoclasts
Breaks down bone, dissolves bone mineral and then degraded bone is removed.
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How is bone formed?
Through a process called Oesification.
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Where do calcium and phosphate accumulate?
On the cartilage, trapping it, causing the cells to die.
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What happens when the cartilage dies?
Tiny spaces are left, where blood vessels grow and transport osteoblasts and nutrients to the developing bone.
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Osteoclasts

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Breaks down bone, dissolves bone mineral and then degraded bone is removed.

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How is bone formed?

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Card 4

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Where do calcium and phosphate accumulate?

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Card 5

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What happens when the cartilage dies?

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