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Your bones can become brittle and there is a greater risk of bone fractures.
Osteoporosis (gaps, lower bone density, or weak points in solid bones) occurs primarily where calcium is not being added to the bones. Lack of calcium or vitamin D, and lowered estrogen in women, can cause osteoporosis.
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What can result if calcium is not replace in bone tissue?
Osteoporosis
HOW is calcium important to the skeletal system?
Calcium is important for bone health because it is a major component of bone tissue, providing strength and structure. It is essential for proper bone mineralization and helps to maintain bone density. Calcium also supports bone remodeling, which is the process of breaking down and rebuilding bone tissue.
What is the hard tissue that contains calcium?
Bone tissue contains calcium, which gives bones their hardness and strength. Calcium is an essential mineral for bone health and is important for maintaining bone density and preventing conditions like osteoporosis.
What do you call the deposition of calcium salts into bone tissue?
The deposition of calcium salts into bone tissue is called mineralization or calcification. This process helps to strengthen and harden the bones, making them more rigid and able to support the body.
What connective tissue has solid matrix and lamella surronding central canals?
The connective tissue you are referring to is bone tissue. It has a solid matrix composed of minerals, primarily calcium phosphate, which gives it its hardness. The lamellae (concentric rings) surrounding central canals are characteristic of compact bone, which is the more dense and strong type of bone tissue.
