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Which cells are responsible for breaking down bone to increase calcium levels in the blood?

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Answer: Osteoclasts are responsible for resorbing bone matrix and releasing key minerals, including calcium, back into the bloodstream.

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Answer: Answer below.

Explanation: Osteoclasts are responsible for resorbing bone matrix and releasing key minerals, including calcium, back into the bloodstream.

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