Bone Homeostasis and Cellular Interactions - Bone homeostasis involves multiple coordinated cellular and molecular events. - Osteoblasts secrete new bone, while osteoclasts break down bone. - Close cooperation between osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and other cell populations is required for bone structure and calcium supply. - Bone metabolism relies on signaling pathways and control mechanisms involving hormones, cytokines, and growth factors.

Bone Remodeling Process - Bone remodeling is an active, continual process that maintains proper calcium levels. - Osteoblasts actively synthesize osteoid containing two osteocytes. - Osteoclasts have multiple nuclei and a foamy cytosol. - Illustration showing the bone remodeling cycle.

Related Concepts - Biomineralization, the process of forming and maintaining mineralised tissues. - Tissue remodeling. - Wolff's law, which states that bone adapts to the loads placed upon it.

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