After _____ (bone forming cells) become completely surrounded by bone matrix, they are called _____ (mature bone cells).
A) osteocytes, osteoblasts
B) osteoblasts, osteoclasts
C) osteoclasts, osteoblasts
D) osteoblasts, osteocytes
E) osteocytes, osteoclasts

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Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix around themselves. Once they become completely surrounded by matrix, they mature into osteocytes, which are the most common type of bone cell and help maintain bone tissue. Osteoclasts, on the other hand, are responsible for breaking down bone tissue.

After _____ (Bone Forming Cells) Become Completely Surrounded by Bone