Question

question 7 1 pts bone cells called ________ break down bone by secreting hydrochloric acid and enzymes that dissolve the matrix. osteoprogenitor cells osteoid cells osteocytes osteoclasts osteoblasts

Explanation:

Osteoclasts are bone - resorbing cells that break down bone matrix by secreting hydrochloric acid and enzymes. Osteoblasts build bone, osteocytes are mature bone cells, osteoid is the organic part of bone matrix, and osteoprogenitor cells are precursor cells.

Answer:

osteoclasts