Osteoclasts are the cells responsible for breaking down bone tissue in a process known as bone resorption. They secrete acid and enzymes that degrade the bone matrix, allowing for the remodelling and repair of bones.
osteoblasts or osteoclasts
osteoclasts
OsteoClasts Crumble bone, while OsteoBlasts Build Bone.
Bone resorbing cells are known as osteoclasts. Immature bone cells are referred to as osteoblasts. Mature bone cells are called osteocytes.
Osteoclasts. They are a type of phagocytic cell, similar to the macrophage.
Osteoclasts are the cells responsible for removing bone matrix during the process of bone remodeling. They break down the mineralized bone matrix by secreting acids and enzymes, allowing for new bone formation by osteoblasts.
sites of active bone cell activity (living bones)
Osteoclasts (Osteo - bone, clast - make or create)
Osteoclasts are the bone cells that remove bone tissue, or more properly termed bone matrix.
Osteoclasts are stimulated by calcitonin. Calcitonin helps to inhibit the activity of osteoclasts, which are responsible for breaking down bone tissue. This helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood and promotes bone health.
Osteoclasts. They are phagocytic just like macrophages and originate from the same stem cells in the bone marrow as macrophages.