Cells That Secrete Protein Fibers in Bone are Called

Question

Cells that secrete protein fibers in bone are called
A) osteolytic cells.
B) osteoclasts.
C) osteoblasts.
D) osteocytes.
E) osteogenic cells.

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts are the cells responsible for secreting protein fibers in bone, which ultimately mineralize to form the bone tissue. Osteolytic cells and osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption, while osteocytes are mature bone cells that help maintain bone tissue. Osteogenic cells are stem cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts.