Which of the following is true of osteoclasts?
A) Osteoclasts maintain protein and mineral content of matrix.
B) Osteoclasts are responsible for laying down osteoid.
C) Osteoclasts form cytoplasmic extensions within canaliculi.
D) Osteoclasts are located within lacunae.
E) Osteoclasts secretes protein digesting enzymes and acids that dissolve matrix.

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Osteoclasts are responsible for resorbing (breaking down) bone tissue by secreting protein-digesting enzymes and acids that dissolve the mineral and protein components of the bone matrix. This process is called bone resorption.

Which of the Following Is True of Osteoclasts