A Characteristic of Osteoclasts Is That They

question 44

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of osteoclasts 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) are responsible for the destruction (resorption) of matrix and the release of calcium into the bloodstream

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