Which bone cell secretes citric and lactic acids to help dissolve bone minerals and collagenase,which aids in digesting collagen?
A) Osteocytes
B) Osteoblasts
C) Osteoclasts
D) Osteophytes

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Osteoclasts are responsible for resorption of bone tissue by secreting citric and lactic acids which help dissolve bone minerals, and collagenase, which aids in digesting collagen. Osteocytes are mature bone cells responsible for maintaining bone integrity and Osteoblasts are immature bone cells responsible for bone formation. Osteophytes are abnormal bony growths that can occur in response to an injury or disease.

Which Bone Cell Secretes Citric and Lactic Acids to Help