Which One of the Following Is True

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true?

• A)Osteoblasts are large, multinucleated cells that break down calcified bone matrix.
• B)Osteoblasts deposit bone matrix around themselves and become osteocytes when they are isolated in lacunae.
• C)Osteoclasts secrete bone matrix and become osteoblasts.
• D)Osteoclasts deposit bone matrix around themselves and become osteocytes when they are isolated in lacunae.

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