A Characteristic of Osteocytes Is That They

question 9

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of osteocytes is that they

• A) maintain the daily metabolism of bone tissue
• B) are responsible for the formation of matrix
• C) undergo mitosis and develop into osteoblasts
• D) undergo mitosis and develop into osteoclasts
• E) are responsible for the destruction (resorption) of matrix and the release of calcium into the bloodstream

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