Question

1. match up the following types of bone cells with their function

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osteoclasts
osteocytes
osteoblasts
mature bone cells
bone making cells
bone destroying cells

Explanation:

• Osteoclasts: These cells are responsible for bone resorption (breaking down bone tissue), so they are "bone - destroying cells".
• Osteocytes: They are mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix.
• Osteoblasts: Their main function is to secrete the organic components of the bone matrix and promote bone mineralization, so they are "bone - making cells".

Answer:

Osteoclasts → bone destroying cells; Osteocytes → mature bone cells; Osteoblasts → bone making cells.