The cells responsible for bone growth and repair are called ________.
A) bone marrow
B) osteocytes
C) osteoblasts
D) periosteum

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Osteoblasts are responsible for bone growth and repair. They produce new bone tissue and lay down a matrix that becomes mineralized to form new bone. The other options, bone marrow, osteocytes, and periosteum, all play important roles in bone health but are not directly responsible for bone growth and repair.

The Cells Responsible for Bone Growth and Repair Are Called