GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Osteocytes regulate local mineral deposition and chemistry at the bone matrix level, and they also function as endocrine cells producing factors that target distant organs such as the kidney to regulate phosphate transport. Osteocytes appear to be the major local orchestrator of many of bone’s functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bone tissue is continuously remodeled through the concerted actions of bone cells, which include bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts, whereas osteocytes act as mechanosensors and orchestrators of the bone remodeling process.

Detailed explanation-3: -Osteocytes are mature bone cells, differentiated from osteoblasts, which are responsible for maintaining the bone matrix. They can synthesize and resorb (break down) the matrix to maintain homeostasis.