Osteocytes Are Bone Cells

question 23

Multiple Choice

Osteocytes are bone cells. Collagen fibers and calcium salts are found in abundance between and among the osteocytes. The collagen and calcium salts are

• A) deposited by the circulatory system and are not associated with the osteocytes.
• B) extensions of the endoplasmic reticulum.
• C) part of the extracellular matrix.
• D) components of the plasma membrane of osteocytes.

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