Cells That Free Calcium from Bone to Maintain Blood Calcium

Question

Cells that free calcium from bone to maintain blood calcium levels are called
A) osteolytics.
B) osteoclasts.
C) osteoblasts.
D) osteogenics.
E) osteocytes.

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue and release calcium into the bloodstream. This process is called bone resorption and helps maintain a stable blood calcium level. Osteolytics, osteoblasts, osteogenics, and osteocytes do not have this function.