What Type of Bone-Removing Cells Dissolve the Mineral Component of the Bone

question 57

Multiple Choice

What type of bone-removing cells dissolve the mineral component of the bone matrix and play a major role in bone resorption?

• A) osteocytes
• B) osteoclasts
• C) chondrocytes
• D) osteogenic cells
• E) osteoblasts

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