Osteoclasts and osteoblasts that travel through or across the bone surface removing and replacing old bone matrix are collectively called a(n) ________.
A) basic multicellular unit
B) osteogenic repair unit
C) bone reformation unit
D) callus multicellular unit
E) osteon

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Osteoclasts and osteoblasts that work together to remodel bone by removing old bone matrix and replacing it with new bone matrix form what is known as a basic multicellular unit (BMU). This process is crucial for the maintenance, repair, and remodeling of bones.

Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts That Travel Through or Across the Bone