Osteoblast - HB

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  1. 3. Organelle in osteoblasts responsible for protein processing and secretion.
  2. 4. Shape osteoblasts often take when actively forming bone.
  3. 6. Reticulum – Organelle abundant in osteoblasts, aiding protein synthesis.
  4. 10. Bone-forming cell responsible for producing organic bone matrix.
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  1. 1. Type of stem cell from which osteoblasts are derived.
  2. 2. Structure formed by osteoblast-secreted proteins like collagen.
  3. 5. Osteoblasts interact with osteoclasts to maintain this bone balance.
  4. 7. Osteoblasts have a single small one containing chromatin and nucleoli.
  5. 8. Phosphatase – Enzyme expressed by osteoblasts, indicating bone formation activity.
  6. 9. Primary protein secreted by osteoblasts for bone formation.