Question

Low calcium levels in the blood can be raised by dissolving bone tissue. Which cell would most likely be involved in this process? Osteoblasts Osteocytes >Osteoclasts Osteogenic cells

Answer 1

The cells which are involved in dissolving bone tissues are osteoclasts. Osteoclasts are bone dissolving cells found on bone surfaces. They are formed from the fussion of hemocytoblasts; they are multi nucleated and large. Osteoclasts typically move over the surface of the bone matrix and secrete acids and enzymes that disintegrate it, forming little pits on the surface of the bones.