The Cells Responsible for Removing Excess Bone Tissue After the Fracture

Question

The cells responsible for removing excess bone tissue after the fracture repair process are _______
A) fibroblasts.
B) chondrocytes.
C) osteoblasts.
D) osteoclasts.
E) osteocytes.

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are responsible for removing excess bone tissue after the fracture repair process through the process of resorption.