BONE
STRUCTURES
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Question
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Bone forming cells are called ____
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osteoblasts
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osteocytes
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osteoclasts
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osteons
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Osteoblasts are cells responsible for the secretion and deposition of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) into the extracellular matrix during bone formation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells, osteocytes are mature bone cells and osteoclasts break down and reabsorb bone.
Detailed explanation-3: -Osteoblasts are colloquially referred to as cells that “build” bone. These cells are directly responsible for osteogenesis (or ossification).
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