Which of the Following Types of Bone Cells is Considered

Question

Which of the following types of bone cells is considered the primary bone-building cell?
A)osteoblasts
B)osteoclasts
C)osteocytes
D)monocytes
E)chondrocytes

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation and are considered the primary bone-building cell. Osteoclasts are involved in bone resorption, osteocytes are mature bone cells, monocytes are a type of white blood cell, and chondrocytes are cartilage cells.