The Cell Responsible for Secreting the Matrix of Bone Is

Question

The cell responsible for secreting the matrix of bone is the
A) chondroblast.
B) osteoblast.
C) osteoclast.
D) chondrocyte.

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts are the cells responsible for secreting the matrix of bone. Chondroblasts secrete the matrix of cartilage, osteoclasts break down bone tissue, and chondrocytes maintain and produce the matrix of cartilage.