Which bone cell secretes citric and lactic acids to help dissolve bone minerals and collagenase, thus aiding in the digestion of collagen?
A)Osteocytes
B)Osteoblasts
C)Osteoclasts
D)Osteophytes

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Osteoclasts bind to the bone surface of cell attachment proteins called integrins. They bring about resorption of bone by secreting hydrochloric acid and cathepsin K (a protease enzyme) that help dissolve bone minerals and collagenase, which aids in digesting collagen, along with the action of cytokines (Table 41-3).

Which Bone Cell Secretes Citric and Lactic Acids to Help