Question

____ secrete protein digesting enzymes and acids that dissolve matrix.
mesenchymal cells
osteogenic cells
osteoclasts
osteons
osteoblasts
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Explanation:

Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue. They secrete protein - digesting enzymes and acids to dissolve the bone matrix. Mesenchymal cells are multipotent stem cells. Osteogenic cells are bone - forming stem cells. Osteons are the structural units of compact bone. Osteoblasts are cells that build bone, not break it down.

Answer:

C. Osteoclasts