Cells That Break Down Bone in the Remodeling Process Are

Question

Cells that break down bone in the remodeling process are called
A) osteoblasts
B) osteoclasts
C) osteocytes
D) chondroclasts
E) chondrocytes

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone in the remodeling process. Osteoblasts are cells that build new bone, while osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue. Chondroclasts are cells that break down cartilage, while chondrocytes are cells that produce and maintain cartilage tissue, not bone.