The living cells of cartilage are called:
Correct answer: A. Chrondrocytes
- A. Chrondrocytes
- B. Osteoblasts
- C. Ostecytes
- D. Osteoclasts
Explanation
Option [A] Chondrocytes are the cell responsible for cartilage formation cell,they are the only cells found in healthy cartilageOption[b] Osteoblasts are the bone cells primarily responsible for bone matrix proteins and mineral during early bone formationOption[c] osteocytes regulate local mineral deposition and chemistry at the bone Matrix levelOption[d] osteoclasts is a-specialised cell that absorbs and removes bone,allowing for the development of a new bone and mantainenance bone strength.(bone dissolving cells)
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