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