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Middle layer holds the glands, nerves, and hair follicle root
Dermis
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adipose cells that store triglycerides
yellow bone marrow
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a layer of cartilage that allows the diaphysis to grow in length
epiphyseal plate
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bone building cells. They secrete and synthesize collagen fibers
osteoblasts
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mature bone cells. Exchanges nutrients and waste with the blood
osteocytes
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huge cells derived from cells in bone tissue
osteoclast
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a disease when the bone has abnormally low density
osteoporosis
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excessive growth due to normal imbalance
gigantism
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a genetic or hormonal imbalance that causes extreme shortness in bones
dwarfism
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a softening and weakening of bones in children, usually due to inadequate vitamin d
rickets
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overproduction of growth hormone
acromegaly
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