Anatomy

Bone formation, growth, deposition, resorption, and remodeling can happen because of specialized cells called osteoblast, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. Understanding how the various components work together is necessary knowledge.

Answer all the following questions:

1. What is inorganic and organic matrix of bone and how do each of these matrixes help to strengthen bones?
2. What is involved in bone remodeling, specifically what combination of continual processes make bone remodeling possible?
3. Hormones also play a role in bone formulation and growth. What main three hormones have a significant effect on bone growth?

Address each question asked in a single essay-style document with each topic separated with APA level headings, include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. The formatting for your submission is as follows:

1. Submissions should be in .doc file format.
2. Support your answers with scholarly resources. Your textbook can be used as well.
3. Follow APA format, Times New Roman, 12 Font, double spaced.
4. Be sure to cite all sources appropriately. (See APA guidelines).
5. An appropriate APA cover page and reference page should accompany your submission.
6. Please view the evaluation rubric as you will be assessed on adequacy of responses based on the criteria in the rubric.  
7. Minimal word requirement is 1500 words, not including Title or References pages. Be sure to structure your paper with APA level headings related to the assignment components.
8. See the rubric for specific grading criteria.  
9. Plagiarism of any kind will result in an automatic score of a “0” for this assignment.