Bone forming cells are:
Correct answer: A. Osteoblasts
- A. Osteoblasts
- B. Osteocytes
- C. Osteoclasts
- D. Osteons
Explanation
Osteoblasts are cells responsible for bone formation. They synthesize and secrete the bone matrix, which is primarily composed of collagen and other proteins. Once the matrix mineralizes and the osteoblasts become trapped within it, they differentiate into osteocytes. Osteoblasts are crucial for bone growth and repair.
Last updated
About Human Skeleton
The human skeleton provides support, protects organs, enables movement with muscles and stores minerals while bone marrow produces blood cells. Questions cover the axial and appendicular skeleton, types of bones and joints, cartilage, ligaments and tendons, and the difference between fixed, slightly movable and freely movable joints.
Practise Support and Movement
738 free Support and Movement MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.