NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bone cells are embedded in hard matrix composed of ____ and ____
A
Calcium
B
Potassium
C
Manganese
D
Phosphorus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds. These compounds are responsible for the hardness of the bone tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -(iii) Adipose cell matrix is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bone matrix has organic (35%) and inorganic (65%) components. The inorganic component consists primarily of calcium and phosphate, deposited as hydroxyapatite. Bone is categorized into two types, trabecular or cancellous bone and cortical bone.

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