Which of the following cells secretes calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate?

Adipocyte

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Osteocyte

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Monocyte

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Thrombocyte

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Solution

The correct option is C Osteocyte
Osteocytes are the star shaped cells located in the bone. These cells are involved in bone destruction by the process of osteocytic osteolysis. These cells secrete calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate necessary for bone mineralization. Thus the correct answer is option B.

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