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What cell types within bone are responsible for the breakdown of bone tissue to permit reabsorption of calcium?

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Explanation: Osteoclasts are responsible for resorbing bone matrix and releasing key minerals, including calcium, back into the bloodstream. They are stimulated by parathyroid hormone when blood calcium levels are low.

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