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Bone Resorption

Meaning

Bone resorption is the physiological process where specialized cells, known as osteoclasts, break down the mature bone tissue and release the contained minerals, primarily calcium, into the systemic circulation. This is a fundamental component of the continuous bone remodeling cycle, which is essential for maintaining calcium homeostasis and repairing micro-damage within the skeletal structure. The rate of this process is significantly influenced by endocrine factors.