The bone cells that would be most active in a woman with osteoporosis are:
A) osteocytes.
B) osteoblasts.
C) osteoclasts.
D) cartilage.
E) chondrocytes.

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Osteoclasts are the bone cells responsible for bone resorption, which is the process of breaking down bone tissue. In osteoporosis, there is an increased activity of osteoclasts leading to a decrease in bone density, making osteoclasts the most active cells in this condition.

The Bone Cells That Would Be Most Active in a Woman