Osteoblasts are ________, whereas osteocytes are ________.

A. bone-forming cells; bone-dissolving cells
B. bone-forming cells; mature bone cells
C. mature bone cells; bone-forming cells
D. bone-dissolving cells; mature bone cells


Answer: B

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