Which of the Following are the Most Abundant Cells in Adult

Question

Which of the following are the most abundant cells in adult bones?  
A) Osteocytes
B) Osteoblasts
C) Red marrow
D) Osteoclasts
E) Yellow marrow

Accepted Answer

Osteocytes are the most abundant cells in adult bones. They are mature bone cells that become trapped within the mineralized bone matrix and play a vital role in maintaining bone tissue. Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells, osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells, red and yellow marrow are types of bone marrow present in certain bones but are not the most abundant cells in bones.