Bone-forming cells are called _____, while cells that dissolve bone, releasing calcium and phosphorus, are _____

osteoclasts; osteoblasts
osteocytes; osteoclasts
osteoblasts; osteoclasts
osteoclasts; osteocytes


C. osteoblasts; osteoclasts

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a. true b. false

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