A large cell found in growing bone that reabsorbs bony tissue thus creating canals, gaps, channels, etc.
An osteoclast.
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an osteoclast
Osteoclast
Bone cells that resorb bone tissue.
Osteoclast
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Osteoclast activity is decreased when calcitonin is present. Calcitonin inhibits bone resorption by osteoclasts, leading to decreased breakdown of bone tissue.
Bone resorbing cells are known as osteoclasts. Immature bone cells are referred to as osteoblasts. Mature bone cells are called osteocytes.
An osteoclast.
osteoclast
Osteoclast