Bone is continuously remodeled by _______ that resorb bone and release calcium into the extracellular fluid, and _______ that lay down new bone.

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Osteoclasts are bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption, which releases calcium into the extracellular fluid. Osteoblasts are bone cells that produce new bone tissue, which replaces the resorbed bone. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Options B, C, D, and E do not accurately describe the process of bone remodeling.

Bone Is Continuously Remodeled by _______ That Resorb Bone and Release