Following a fall 4 weeks prior that was caused by orthostatic hypotension, an 83-year-old male has fractured his femoral head
His care provider has stated that the healing process is occurring at a reasonable pace and that the man will regain full function after healing and rehabilitation. Which of the following cells is most responsible for restoring the integrity of the man's broken bone?
A)
Osteocyte
B)
Osteoclast
C)
Osteoblast
D)
Osteoma
Ans:
C
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The osteoblasts, or bone-building cells, are responsible for the formation of the bone matrix and would participate in the healing process. Osteocytes are mature bone cells, while osteoclasts reabsorb bone cells. An osteoma is a bone tumor.
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