Which Is Another Name for Bone Cells That Remain Alive

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is another name for bone cells that remain alive even after the extracellular matrix becomes hardened with calcium phosphate crystals?

• A)osteocytes
• B)erythrocytes
• C)leukocytes
• D)fibrocytes
• E)chrondrocytes

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Definitions:

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Veins

Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart, often containing valves to prevent backflow.

Valves

Structures within the heart and veins that maintain one-way blood flow, preventing backflow and ensuring efficient circulation.

Regulate Body Temperature

The physiological process by which an organism maintains its internal temperature within a certain range, despite external temperature changes.