Which bone cell represents 90% of mature skeletal tissue and functions to control extracellular concentrations of calcium and phosphorus?

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Osteocytes are the most abundant cell type in mature skeletal tissue and they are responsible for maintaining the extracellular concentration of calcium and phosphorus. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation and osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption, but they do not make up 90% of the mature skeletal tissue.

Which Bone Cell Represents 90% of Mature Skeletal Tissue and Functions