Question

Osteoblasts____ bone, while osteoclasts___ bone

Answer 1

Osteoblasts synthesizes bone, while osteoclasts breaks down bone.

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Answer 2

Answer;

Osteoblasts form bone, while osteoclasts dissolve or breakdown bone

Explanation;

• Osteoclasts are large cells that dissolve the bone. They are formed from the bone marrow and are related to white blood cells. They are formed from two or more cells that fuse together and thus they usually have more than one nucleus.
• Osteoblasts are the cells that form new bone. They are formed from the bone marrow and are related to structural cells. They have only one nucleus and work in teams to build bone.