Select all that apply.
Which statements characterize osteocytes? More than one answer may be correct.
A. They are derived from osteoblasts.
B. They secrete osteoid.
C. They maintain bone matrix.
D. They break down bone matrix.
Answer (2)
Osteocytes are derived from osteoblasts and maintain the bone matrix, but they do not secrete osteoid or break down bone matrix. Thus, the correct statements are A and C. Osteocyte functions are crucial for bone health and regulation.
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Osteocytes are derived from osteoblasts and maintain the bone matrix. They do not secrete osteoid or break down the bone matrix, which are functions of other cells. Understanding these distinctions is important in bone biology. ;
