The CORRECT functions of osteoblast and osteoclast of a bone are to
Correct answer: C. C
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation
Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells that form new bone, and osteoclasts are bone resorption cells that dissolve old bone. So option C is correct. All other options give incorrect descriptions of the cells.
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