Which of the following cells are responsible for mineralization of the matrix of bone?
a) chondrocytes
b) osteoblasts
c) oesteocytes
d) osteoclasts
Explanation: Osteoblasts are the bone cells that are primarily responsible for synthesizing bone matrix proteins and minerals during early bone formation in the embryo, but also control bone formation and mineralization throughout life.
Which of the following are immature bone cells?
a) osteoblasts
b) oesteocytes
c) osteoclasts
d) chondrocytes
Which of the following are mature bone cells?
a) osteoblasts
b) oesteocytes
c) osteoclasts
d) chondrocytes
Which of the
following cells have many extensions that communicate with osteoblasts and
other cells?
a) chondrocytes
b) osteoblasts
c) oesteocytes
d) osteoclasts
Which of the following cells are responsible for the maintenance of bone calcium?
a) chondrocytes
b) osteoblasts
c) oesteocytes
d) osteoclasts
Which of the following cells regulate bone response to stress and mechanical load?
a) oesteocytes
b) osteoblasts
c) chondrocytes
d) osteoclasts
