Question

match the following types of bone cells with their functions.
osteoclasts
osteoblasts
osteocytes
mature bone cells
build new bone tissue
break down bone tissue

Explanation:

Each bone cell type has a specialized role in bone maintenance and remodeling. Osteoclasts are responsible for resorbing bone, osteoblasts form new bone, and osteocytes are the mature, long-lived cells within bone tissue.

Answer:

• osteoclasts: break down bone tissue
• osteoblasts: build new bone tissue
• osteocytes: mature bone cells