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Mollykgkg

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The specialized bone cells that build new bone are ____________.
 a. osteoclasts
  b. osteoblasts
  c. odontoblasts
  d. odontoclasts

Question 2

The specialized bone cells that cause bone to break down are
 a. Osteoclasts
  b. Osteoblasts
  c. Odontoblasts
  d. Odontoclasts


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Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
RATIONALE: The specialized bone cells that build new bone are osteoblasts.

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: The specialized bone cells that cause bone to break down are osteoclasts.


Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

mohan

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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