Once their initial function is complete, what do osteoblasts become?
a. Osteoclasts
b. Osteocytes
c. Chondroblasts
d. Osteoids
ANS: B
Osteoblasts are the bone-forming cells. Their primary function is to lay down new bone. Once this function is complete, osteoblasts become osteocytes. Osteoclasts reabsorb bone.
Chondroblasts are a part of mature bone. Osteoids are part of nonmineralized bone matrix that the osteoblasts work on.
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