Question

question 1
bone cells that are the bone forming cells produce new bone material are called:
a chondrocytes
b fibroblast
c osteoblasts
d osteoclasts

Explanation:

• Chondrocytes are cells found in cartilage, not responsible for bone formation.
• Fibroblasts are involved in connective tissue formation (like collagen in skin, etc.), not bone - forming.
• Osteoblasts are the cells that secrete the organic matrix of bone (osteoid) and are responsible for bone formation.
• Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone (resorption), not form it.

Answer:

C. osteoblasts