Large, multinucleated cells adherent to the surface of a bone are called:
a. Foreign body giant cells
b. Monocytes
c. Osteoblasts
d. Osteoclasts
e. Osteocytes
ANS: D
The multiple nuclei present in an osteoclast appear needed to support the large cytoplasmic vol-ume of the cell and increase the bone-remodeling capacity of each osteoclast.
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