Cells Active When Cartilage Needs to Be Removed So New

Question

Cells active when cartilage needs to be removed so new bone can be produced.
A)osteoprogenitor cells
B)osteoclasts
C)osteocytes
D)osteoblasts
E)chondroblasts

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down bone tissue, including cartilage, through a process called resorption. This allows for the production of new bone tissue by osteoblasts.