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6 years ago
A physiology instructor asks the class, What role do osteoblasts play in the physiology of bone tissue? The student with the best answer would be:
 
  A) Differentiation into mature bone cells
  B) Synthesis and secretion of the bone matrix
  C) Maintenance of calcium balance
  D) Resorption of the bone matrix
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6 years ago
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Osteoblasts are bone-building cells that synthesize and secrete the bone matrix. Osteogenic cells differentiate into mature bone cells, whereas osteocytes and osteoclasts maintain calcium balance. The bone matrix is reabsorbed by osteoclasts.
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