Two types of bone cells are constantly at work: Osteoclasts deposit new bone and osteoblasts break down and remove areas of old or damaged bone

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE
This is a false statement. Osteoblasts deposit new bone, and osteoclasts break down old bone.

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