Question

question
bone growth occurs when osteoblasts are creating more bone matrix than ____________ are removing.
answer
osteoprogenitor cells
osteoclasts
osteoid
osteocytes
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Explanation:

Osteoblasts build bone matrix, while osteoclasts break it down. Bone growth happens when the building - up by osteoblasts exceeds the breaking - down by osteoclasts.

Answer:

B. osteoclasts