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an osteocyte is a bone cell

an osteoblast is specific to the building/production of new bone
Osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintains the bone matrix. Osteoblasts are immature bone cells that secrete organic components of matrix.

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Do osteocytes mature into osteoblasts?

No, osteocytes don't mature into osteoblasts. Osteoblasts mature into osteocytes.


What do osteoblasts change into?

Osteoblasts mature into osteocytes.


What are osteocytes responsible for?

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What are the squamous cells that develop into osteoblasts?

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Cells that produce bone tissue are called?

Cells that form bones are called osteoblasts.


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What cells responsible for maintaining the daily cellular activities of bone tissue?

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Similarities between compact bone and spongy bone?

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