Match the cell type to its tissue or function.

1. adipocyte
2. fibroblast
3. chondrocyte
4. osteocyte
5. osteoclast

A. cartilage
B. destroys bone matrix
C. loose connective tissue
D. fat
E. maintains bone matrix


1. D. fat
2. C. loose connective tissue
3. A. cartilage
4. E. maintains bone matrix
5. B. destroys bone matrix

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