The nurse providing care to the patient with a fracture explains how bones heal. Which type of cells repair damaged bone and build new bone to keep the skeleton strong?
a. Amphiarthroses
b. Articular cartilage
c. Osteoblasts
d. Osteoclasts
C
Osteoblasts repair damaged bone and build new bones, which would be needed for the patient with fractured bone. Osteoclasts are specialized cells that break down old or damaged bone, laying the groundwork for the osteoblasts to build a new, stronger foundation of bone. Amphiarthrosis is a type of joint that allows for limited movement. Articular cartilage is connective tissue found in the joints and skeleton.
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