Osteocytes Are Bone Cells

question 17

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

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