Osteoclast Resorbing Mineralized Matrix (IMAGE)

University of Western Ontario

Osteoclast Resorbing Mineralized Matrix

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A scanning electron micrograph of ivory surface shows resorption pits where an osteoclast has resorbed the mineralized matrix. Micrograph taken by Western University research technician Tom Chrones at the Biotron Experimental Climate Change Research Centre at Western.

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