Which of These are Bone-Resorbing Cells

Question

Which of these are bone-resorbing cells?
A) osteoblasts
B) osteoclasts
C) osteocytes
D) chondrocytes

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are the bone-resorbing cells responsible for breaking down bone tissue. Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells, osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue, and chondrocytes are cartilage cells.