True about osteoclasts_____________?
Correct answer: D. All of the above are trueGet Study Guides
- A. Monocytes are precursor cells of osteoclasts
- B. The plasma membrane of osteoclasts adjacent to bone that is being resorbed is known as striated or ruffled border
- C. Contain lysosomes with acid phosphates
- D. All of the above are trueGet Study Guides
Explanation
Osteoclasts arise from monocyte-macrophage precursors, possess a ruffled border against resorbed bone, and contain lysosomes rich in acid phosphatase. Thus, all three statements are true.
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