The Cells Responsible for Bone Growth and Repair are Called

Question

The cells responsible for bone growth and repair are called ________.
A) periosteum
B) bone marrow
C) osteocytes
D) osteoblasts

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts are cells responsible for bone growth and repair. They are responsible for synthesizing and mineralizing the bone matrix. The periosteum is a dense connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone. Bone marrow is responsible for hematopoiesis (blood cell formation) and is located inside bones. Osteocytes are mature bone cells that are responsible for maintaining the bone matrix.