Question

what role do osteocytes play in the bone remodeling process?
o they detect stress and signal other cells
o they lay down new bone matrix
o they produce cartilage
o they break down bone with acid and enzymes

Explanation:

Osteocytes are mechanosensitive cells. They detect mechanical stress on bone and communicate with other bone - related cells like osteoblasts and osteoclasts to regulate bone remodeling. Osteoblasts lay down new bone matrix, chondrocytes produce cartilage, and osteoclasts break down bone with acid and enzymes.

Answer:

They detect stress and signal other cells