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Osteoblasts are cells that are mainly known for making bone. Also, they break down old and weak bone cells.
Osteoblasts are cells that help construct bones. However, they do not stop working after your skeleton has finished growing. There is another type of cell known as the osteocyte that destroys small areas of bone, which are then filled in by the osteoblasts. Through this system the skeleton is reinforced and reconstructed constantly, so that weak or old spots are replaced and broken bones heal.

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