The cells responsible for dissolving the bone matrix are?

Osteons

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Osteocytes

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Osteoclasts

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Osteoblast

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Solution

The correct option is B Osteoclasts
Osteoclast are the cells that helps in resorption process .
They are phagocytic in nature and dervied from monocyte.
It helps in dissolving matrix and osteoid with acid and hydrolytic enzyme.
Hence option C is correct.

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