In connective tissue, cells whose names contain the suffix - clast:
A) produce matrix
B) maintain the matrix
C) break down the matrix for remodeling
D) ingest foreign substances through phagocytosis
E) are non-motile cells that release histamines and other chemicals to promote inflammation.

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Cells whose names contain the suffix -clast, such as osteoclasts and chondroclasts, are responsible for breaking down the matrix in order to remodel or reshape the tissue.

In Connective Tissue, Cells Whose Names Contain the Suffix -