Question

Bone dissolving cells are

• A. Osteoblast
• B. Osteocyte
• C. Osteoclast
• D. Fibroblast

Answer 1

The correct option is C Osteoclast

• Bone dissolving cells are osteoclasts. An osteoclast is a type of bone cell, that reabsorb bone tissue. This function is critical in the maintenance and repair, and remodeling of bones of the vertebral skeleton.
• The osteoclast disassembles this very strong composite at a molecular level by secreting acid and collagenase. This process is known as bone resorption.
• Osteoclasts and osteoblasts are instrumental in controlling the amount of bone tissue: osteoblasts form bone, osteoclasts reabsorb the bone.
• Fibroblasts secrete collagen proteins that are used to maintain a structural framework for many tissues.

So, the correct answer is option C.