Mature bone cells in lacunae that no longer divide. Maintain bone matrix and act as stress or strain sensors. Respond to mechanical stimuli such as increased force on bone or weightlessness. Communicate information to osteoblasts and osteoclasts (cells that destroy bone) so bone remodeling can occur.
What will be an ideal response?
Osteocytes
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