Osteocytes

A) are giant cells with 50 or more nuclei.
B) are immature bone cells.
C) are the cells responsible for the production of new bone.
D) secrete acids and enzymes.
E) maintain normal bone structure by recycling the calcium salts in the bony matrix around themselves.


E) maintain normal bone structure by recycling the calcium salts in the bony matrix around themselves.

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