Osseous tissue contains specialized cells, cell products, and a fluid matrix. ... These canaliculi contain cytoplasmic extensions of the osteocytes and their extensions provide a route for the diffusion of nutrients and waste products. ... Since these are gene products, they need protein producing machinery to complete their function. ... This polymeric protein is initially secreted in the form of a precursor, which contains peptide extensions . the propeptides are proteolytically removed. ... Compared with osteoblasts, osteocytes are smaller and have fewer numbers of organelles, although the...

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