Question

question 25 (2 points)
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which of the following correctly matches bone cell types to their functions?
osteocytes - soften bone, osteoclasts - harden bone
osteoblasts - build bone, osteoclasts - stabilize bone
osteocytes - remove bone, osteoclasts - harden bone
osteocytes - build bone, osteoblasts - remove bone
osteoclasts - remove bone, osteocytes - maintain bone

Explanation:

Osteoblasts build bone, osteoclasts break - down (remove) bone, and osteocytes maintain bone homeostasis.

Answer:

E. osteoclasts - remove bone, osteocytes - maintain bone