Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 9

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Yahweh

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Definitions:

Osteoblasts

Bone-forming cells that turn membrane into bone. They use excess blood calcium to build new bone.

Calcitonin

A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Excess Blood

A condition where there is more blood in the body or a part of the body than what is considered normal or healthy.

Bone Tissue

A hard, dense connective tissue that forms the structural elements of the skeleton, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.