Biology Support & Movement UHS 2024
PMDC Verified Question 4 of 75
Bone forming cells are:
A
Osteoblasts
B
Osteocytes
C
Osteoclasts
D
Osteons
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Osteoblasts
Concept:

The life cycle and function of bone cells.

Formula:

N/A (Conceptual)

Solution:

  • Bone remodeling relies on a balance of building and destroying tissue.


  • The specialized cells tasked strictly with synthesizing and secreting the new unmineralized bone matrix (osteoid) are the Osteoblasts (remember: B for Builder).


Why other options are incorrect:

Osteoclasts (C for Consumer/Crusher) break down bone. Osteocytes are mature, resting cells. Osteons are the massive structural cylindrical units of compact bone, not individual cells.

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