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klemol [59]
3 years ago
12

There are several components to a functional osteon. changes to which of the following components would make the bones less stro

ng overall and cause the bones to bend under a person's body weight?
Biology
2 answers:
Law Incorporation [45]3 years ago
7 0
<span>The osteon is the fundamental functional unit of compact bone and it consists of concentric layers (lamellae), of compact bone tissue that surrounds a central canal.</span> <span>What gives a strength, hardness and rigidity to bone is the presence of mineral salt in the osteoid matrix, a complex of calcium and phosphate -hydroxyapatite. Calcified bone contains about 25% organic matrix (2-5% of which are cells), 5% water and 70% inorganic mineral (hydroxyapatite). So, <span>changes in hydroxyapatite would cause the bones to bend under a person's body weight. </span></span>
notsponge [240]3 years ago
5 0
<span>Hydroxyapatite is your answer. It is a mineral form of calcium which is great for your bones and changes in it would cause the bones to bend under a person's body weight. </span>
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