A Bone Cell That Secretes the Organic Components of Bone

Question

A bone cell that secretes the organic components of bone matrix is ________.
A) stimulated by activity of the thyroid gland
B) an osteoclast
C) an osteoblast
D) an osteocyte
E) located in a lacuna

Accepted Answer

An osteoblast is a bone cell responsible for secreting the organic components of bone matrix, such as collagen. It is not stimulated by activity of the thyroid gland or an osteoclast, which is a bone cell responsible for breaking down and resorbing bone tissue. An osteocyte is a mature bone cell that is located in a lacuna within the bone matrix.