Describe the functions of osteocytes
A) Osteocytes are stem cells that form osteoblasts.
B) Osteocytes are immature bone cells that secrete the organic components of bone matrix.
C) Osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix.
D) Osteocytes are cells that remove the bone matrix.
E) Osteocytes are cells that form cartilage.
Answer: C
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