-This figure illustrates the cell types found in bone.The material indicated by number 5 is the initial semisolid form of bone matrix.What is it called?
A)Osteon
B)Osteoid
C)Osteoprogenitor tissue
D)Osteomatrix
E)Osteolysis

Question

-This figure illustrates the cell types found in bone.The material indicated by number 5 is the initial semisolid form of bone matrix.What is it called?
A)Osteon 
B)Osteoid 
C)Osteoprogenitor tissue 
D)Osteomatrix 
E)Osteolysis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osteoid is the unmineralized, semisolid form of bone matrix that is secreted by osteoblasts before it becomes mineralized to form mature bone.

-This Figure Illustrates the Cell Types Found in Bone