GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a mature connective tissue cell?
A
fibroblast
B
osteocyte
C
osteoclast
D
mesenchyme
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Osteocytes are the most abundant type of cell in mature bone tissue. They also are long-lived, surviving as long as the bone they occupy exists. The osteocyte is capable of bone deposition and resorption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Osteocytes are the most mature and abundant cells in bone tissue and are formed when some osteoblasts become embedded in their secreted osteoid and begin to extend cytoplasmic cell processes to interconnect with each other (Figure 4(b)).

Detailed explanation-3: -Osteocytes are mature bone cells and are the main cells in bony connective tissue; these cells cannot divide. Osteocytes maintain normal bone structure by recycling the mineral salts in the bony matrix.

Detailed explanation-4: -osteocyte, which is the primary mature bone cell. concentration of the matrix through secretion and enzyme.

Detailed explanation-5: -Osteoblasts are bone-forming cell, osteoclasts resorb or break down bone, and osteocytes are mature bone cells.

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