Which of the Following Cell Types is Primarily Responsible for Breaking

Question

Which of the following cell types is primarily responsible for breaking down osseous (bony) matrix?
A) osteoblast
B) osteocyte
C) chondroclast
D) osteoclast
E) chondrocyte

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are the cells responsible for breaking down and resorbing bone tissue, which is part of the bone remodeling process.