The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called:
A) osteocytes.
B) osteoclasts.
C) osteoblasts.
D) osteomorphytes.

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Osteoclasts are the cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals. Osteocytes are mature bone cells that are involved in bone maintenance and metabolism. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation, while osteomorphytes do not exist in bone biology.

The Cells Responsible for Active Erosion of Bone Minerals Are