Multiple Choice
Which type of bone cell is responsible for removing bone tissue?
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Cells
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Which of the following types of bone cells are responsible for removing and recycling bone?
A
Osteoclasts
B
Chondrocytes
C
Osteocytes
D
Osteoblasts
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Begin by understanding the function of each type of bone cell mentioned in the problem.
Osteoclasts are specialized cells that break down bone tissue. They are responsible for bone resorption, which involves removing and recycling bone material.
Chondrocytes are cells found in cartilage, not bone. They are responsible for maintaining the cartilaginous matrix, not involved in bone resorption.
Osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix. They do not remove or recycle bone but help in the maintenance and communication within bone tissue.
Osteoblasts are cells that build new bone tissue by secreting the bone matrix. They are involved in bone formation, not resorption.
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